Developer for the CMS Level-1 Trigger

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Responsibilities

• ▹Contribute to the development of algorithms for the CMS Level-1 (L1) trigger
• ▹Integrate and maintain contributions from other developers to support collaborative project development
• ▹Evaluate the physics performance of the algorithms and contribute to the development of monitoring systems
• ▹Participate in the hardware testing and installation of the upgraded trigger system
• ▹Collaborate closely with members of the CMS L1 trigger groups at CERN
• ▹Present project progress and results at collaboration meetings, workshops and international conferences
• ▹This role includes team supervision responsibilities

Requirements

• ▹Experience in FPGA firmware development using HDL and High-Level Synthesis (HLS) tools
• ▹Experience in data analysis, preferably in the field of high-energy physics
• ▹Practical experience in developing and applying machine learning solutions to real-world problems
• ▹Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and quality assurance techniques and tools
• ▹Proficiency in software development using C++, Python and Git
• ▹Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques, including ROOT and machine learning frameworks
• ▹Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French
• ▹Eligibility: national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
• ▹Professional background in Physics (or a related field) with either a Master's degree and 2 to 6 years of post-graduation experience, or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation experience
• ▹No previous CERN fellow or graduate contract

Nice to have

• ▹Familiarity with trigger or data acquisition systems and their associated hardware, such as high-speed optical links
• ▹Vivado Design Suite, Vivado/Vitis High-Level Synthesis (HLS)
• ▹GitLab and continuous integration workflows

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004 Swiss francs depending on degree
• ▹30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure
• ▹Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund
• ▹Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on individual circumstances
• ▹Relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on individual circumstances
• ▹Possibility to extend the contract up to 36 months
• ▹On-the-job and formal training including language classes
• ▹Hybrid working

About the company

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, pushes the frontiers of science and technology. In preparation for the High-Luminosity LHC, the CMS collaboration is upgrading its first-stage online selection system, the Level-1 trigger.