Research Engineer / Research Associate (FPGA Prototyping and ASIC Design Flow)

tum create limited • singapore, singapore • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities,public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies. Please visit
for more information about TUMCREATE. Job Purpose/Objective of the Position: TUMCREATE is seeking a researcher/engineer to join the QUASAR project, focusing on bridging FPGA-based system prototyping with manufacturable chip design, enabled by open-source EDA toolchains and design automation methodologies. This role is not a conventional FPGA or ASIC role - it targets candidates interested in cross-layer co-design, from architecture and RTL to physical implementation. This is a fixed term contract until March 2029 when applicable. QUASAR Project Overview: The QUASAR project focuses on implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) within the RISC-V ecosystem. This is a ...