DIGITAL IC Senior Hardware Engineer – FRANCE
RISC-VRTL / HDLVerificationFirmwarePhysical designSoC / ASICFPGAPosted Jun 4, 2026via wp-rest
Description of the role :
To strengthen our digital hardware team, we are looking for a Senior Digital IC Hardware Engineer (F/M) for our sites in Mauguio (34) or Meyreuil (13).
Reporting to the Technical Director, you will integrate the existing digital team and work closely with system architects and the mixed-signal team. You will be core to our development of High-Performance RISC-V processors.
Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in the architecture and design of advanced embedded systems and high-performance SoC solutions.
• Develop complex modules (intellectual properties) following the company’s methodologies.
• Work on the entire design flow: specification, RTL coding, design, simulation, synthesis, and testing.
• Collaborate on embedded software applications, mainly for benchmarks, tests, and demonstrators.
Minimum requirements :
• Education: Master’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or Computer Science.
• Experience: Proven 5 to 10+ years of experience as a digital designer.
• Core Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Logic Design, RTL Design, and RTL Coding using SystemVerilog or VHDL.
Solid knowledge of microprocessor architectures, specifically targeting High-Performance RISC-V processors.
Deep understanding of hardware concepts: MMU, TLB, Cache mechanisms, and Hypervisor support.
Experience with RTL simulations, development tools for synthesis, and debug.
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Highly preferred skills (plus) :
• Experience in Formal Verification or UVM process (Coverage-Driven Constrained Random functional verification).
• Knowledge of semiconductor design principles, FPGA, and ASIC design flows.
• Scripting and software development skills (C/C++, Python, Matlab).
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with distributed teams
Job Type & Benefits:
• Contract: Full-time and permanent.
• Primary Locations: Mauguio (34) or Meyreuil (13), France.
• Work flexibility: Remote working up to 2 days per week (after integration period) + Flexible hours.
• Perks: Restaurant vouchers (SWILE), Holiday bonus, Referral bonus.
Source URL: https://cortus.com/blog/2026/06/04/digital-ic-senior-hardware-engineer-2/