DIGITAL IC Senior Engineer – AI Accelerators/NPU – FRANCE

General description Cortus is at the forefront of edge-cutting AI inference chiplet development. We are seeking a Senior Digital IC Design Engineer (m/f) to join our R&D Center of Excellence in Mauguio and strengthen our on-site hardware design team. Role Overview As a Senior Digital IC Engineer, you will be a key contributor and technical lead in the design and development of complex digital integrated circuits (ICs), including System-on-Chip (SoC) and IP cores for AI accelerators. You will also lead the AI accelerator branch, managing and mentoring the engineering team. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, implementation, and verification of digital ICs for AI inference accelerators. • Manage the engineering team, providing guidance and technical support. • Participate in all phases of the ASIC/IC development lifecycle, from specification to tape-out. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Minimum requirements • Education: PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, or Engineering, or MSc in Computer Science/Electronics, or equivalent. • Experience: Deep experience in defining IPs, CPU architecture, and digital IC implementation. • Technical Skills: Knowledge of configuration database management (Git, SVN). Scheduling and reporting activities. • Language: Proficient in English, both written and spoken. • Professional Skills: Proven communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to assume responsibility for a variety of technical tasks and troubleshooting. Strong sense of responsibility and ability to meet deadlines. Candidates with higher educational degree (PhD) and/or extensive professional experience involving similar requirements are strongly exhorted to apply since the related skills will be strongly taken into account within the fast-growing context of the CORTUS’ organization. Highly preferred skills Architecture & Computation Knowledge: • Familiarity with AI/ML hardware accelerators or neural network architectures (e.g., CNNs, ViTs). • Exposure to AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). • Knowledge of floating-point formats: FP32, FP16, FP8, FP4. • Understanding of floating-point operators. • Experience with SIMD computing units and tensor processing units. • Awareness of performance bottlenecks in AI workloads on embedded hardware. Job type and locations • Employment Type: Full-time, permanent contract. • Primary Location: Mauguio, Hérault, France. Application Reference Application reference: FR-MP-291025-DIG-AI Benefits of working at CORTUS This position is intended for mid-level engineers (higher levels will be considered for the ideal candidate) and comes with an attractive compensation package, including: • Competitive salary • Meal card and comprehensive health and care insurance • A culture that values collaboration, teamwork, and recognition, accomplishments are duly celebrated At CORTUS, we believe in creating an environment where innovation thrives, and where every team member can contribute meaningfully to next-generation technology. Additional information CORTUS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates eager to join an environment that encourages initiative, flexibility, and creativity. Successful candidates will join a team of highly experienced engineers and innovators working passionately across a wide range of technologies from silicon chip design to cloud-based software interfaces. We promote transparency and open communication through regular Q&A sessions with the executive team, and support a healthy work-life balance with an open time-off policy and a culture of mutual respect and trust.