ÏT Developer

Are you a passionate developer who enjoys solving complex problems and working with modern technologies? We are upgrading the CMS level-1 (L1) trigger system built on custom FPGA logic to handle the high data rates expected in the upcoming High-Luminosity LHC phase, including a novel L1 Data Scouting system to analyse all events using coarse L1 information, and designing a next-generation data acquisition system for it. You will develop the FPGA firmware for this data acquisition system and help test the first prototypes of its custom electronics boards.
This work is part of the NextGen Triggers project, a multi-year collaboration focused on applying AI and high-performance computing to trigger and data processing in LHC experiments.
Develop firmware for data acquisition and real-time processing in the L1 Data Scouting demonstrator system, and potentially the online software to control the system.
Contribute to the development and testing of the first prototypes of the new data acquisition electronics boards.
Present project work and results at CERN-hosted and international conferences and workshops.
Knowledge of C++, python, git and containerised software would be a plus.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
~ You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.

• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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