RTL Design Manager
REF: RTLDM
Montbonnot (Grenoble area) / Permanent
To support our growth, we are hiring an RTL Design Manager
REF: RTLDM
ABOUT KALRAY
Kalray is a European leader in hardware acceleration, with full-stack acceleration expertise: from silicon to complete system.
Our MPPA® (Massively Parallel Processor Array) architecture is the foundation of Kalray’s processor (30+ patent families, 15+ years of development) and acceleration cards that combine processing power, flexibility, and energy efficiency.
Our mission is to deliver open data-efficient hardware accelerators to power next generation of data-intensive, AI-driven systems and infrastructures. We offer off-the-shelf processors, acceleration cards, and specialized processor development.
With over 130 employees and presence in France and Romania, Kalray is backed by top-tier investors and publicly listed on Euronext Growth. You’ll be part of a pioneering team that is shaping the future of computing with cutting-edge processor architecture, software-defined solutions, and next-generation acceleration platforms.
We offer a fast-paced, inclusive, and collaborative environment where ambitious experienced professionals and young talents can thrive—while enjoying the positive and inspiring lanscape of the Alps or the Côte d’Azur.
You can learn more about us on our website, follow us on LinkedIn.
WHAT YOU 'LL BE DOING:
As an RTL Design Manager, you will lead the Hardware Design team (up to 20 engineers) and oversee the entire development lifecycle of our next-generation high-performance processors, implemented on advanced technology nodes.
You will take ownership of technical direction and team coordination, guiding developments from early microarchitecture definition through to power-aware RTL design and synthesis. Your role will involve close collaboration with system architecture, physical design, and verification teams to ensure successful delivery of complex IP blocks and subsystems.
Responsibilities:
- Drive RTL design activities, from specification to implementation and debugging, across a variety of advanced SoC components.
- Contribute to architectural decisions in coordination with the system architecture team.
- Ensure design quality and consistency with PPA (Performance, Power, Area) goals, optimizing for area and power efficiency.
- Monitor and integrate industry trends and best practices in digital design.
- Coordinate with verification and physical design teams throughout all project phases to ensure seamless integration.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Skills:
- Proven expertise in RTL design using VHDL or Verilog
- Solid understanding of clock/reset strategies, synthesis flow, SDC constraint development, formal verification, and CDC handling
- Fluent in technical English, both written and spoken
- Strong communication and reporting abilities, with the capacity to interface effectively across technical teams
- Experience in managing and mentoring teams, including junior engineers, contractors, and external partners
- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in digital RTL design for ASIC or FPGA-based commercial products
- Bonus: Familiarity with SoC interconnects, high-speed interface integration (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR), or processor IP design/integration
- Autonomous, curious, and rigorous in your technical approach
- Excellent collaboration skills and a strong sense of team leadership
CONTRACT INFORMATION:
- Type of contract: Permanent contract
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: Montbonnot (Grenoble Area)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Competitive salary & performance-based RSU (free shares)
- Hybrid work model
- Additional paid leave (RTT)
- Meal vouchers (Edenred)
- Premium health coverage (Malakoff Humanis)
- Sustainable mobility incentives
- Generous paternity leave
- Monthly team activities (laser game, hiking, sailing, karaoke …) and large-scale company events
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
- First interview with the manager
- Second interview with the team
- Final interview with HRD or CEO
Equal Opportunity Statement
KALRAY is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, skin color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities and succeed in our organization.
