Research Engineer in component Security H/F

Job description: The position concerns the implementation of hardware countermeasures in processor architectures based on the RISC-V ISA. The missions are as follows : • RTL implementation, verification and documentation of security IPs then their integration into RISC-V processors emulated on FPGA. • Verification of CPU operation before and after integration of countermeasures. • Development of demonstrator around the developed countermeasure. • Participation in the scientific dissemination of the team's research results (contributions to publications in international conferences) and in the promotion of our innovations (drafting of patents). • Interaction with other CEA teams on cross-functional projects. In carrying out your mission, you will also be led and supported to develop expertise in the following areas : • Processor architecture and its implementation • Hardware security • Digital design flow and advanced verification of the developed IPs. To carry out your mission, you will benefit from a leading environment at CEA LETI in the field of hardware security. You will also join a dynamic team at the heart of the physical object security ecosystem in France.

Institute description: The System department operates a service in charge of the Security of Electronic Systems and Components (SSSEC), a major player in CEA-Leti's activity and overall security offering. This service is particularly involved in the assessment of vulnerabilities and the design of secure technologies and systems, in very fast-growing application areas. Within this service, the Component Security Laboratory (LSCO) develops innovative technological IPs for secure components within the constraints of performance, consumption and security in the face of physical attacks. It is structured around 3 themes: the generation of TRNG and PUF, cryptography (classical, post-quantum and quantum), and the security of processors.

Your profile: You hold a doctorate, or an engineering/master’s degree in digital design with : • Good knowledge of design and FPGA tools and flows (Vivado, QuestaSim, Verilator, etc.) • A good understanding of one or more RTL description languages: VHDL, Verilog and/or SystemVerilog • An ability to lead a project independently Desired experience and/or skills: • Experience in development and validation of FPGA hardware architecture • Knowledge or experience in hardware architecture or hardware security • Software development tools and approaches: version management (Git), compilation, testing strategies • Programming skills, preferably with proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python.

Languages: English Fluent