Skill
Risc-V
IT Infrastructure and Networking
RISC-V is an open-standard instruction set architecture (ISA) based on reduced instruction set computing (RISC) principles, freely available for anyone to implement without licensing fees, unlike proprietary architectures such as ARM or x86. Chip designers and hardware engineers use it to build custom processors for applications ranging from embedded systems to high-performance computing. Its open nature has made it popular for academic research, startups, and companies seeking to avoid licensing costs or vendor lock-in.
Risc-V in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Design Verification Engineer(eInfochips Inc)
Arrow Electronics
Full-time · San Jose, CA · $95,900 – $149,600
This role involves leading hardware verification efforts for complex semiconductor designs, requiring expertise in SystemVerilog and modern protocol verification. It suits experienced engineers who can independently drive verification projects while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with clients.
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Senior CPU Compiler Performance Engineer
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is seeking a senior compiler engineer to optimize CPU performance for AI and high-performance computing workloads. The role involves hardware-software co-design, compiler improvements, and collaboration with upstream communities to advance compiler technology for NVIDIA's data center CPUs.
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Senior Staff Engineer
Samsung Semiconductor
This role develops firmware for image sensors on ARM and RISC-V microcontrollers, with responsibility for profiling, verification, debugging, and documentation across the full system stack. It suits experienced embedded systems engineers who can analyze customer needs, optimize for latency constraints, and support global smartphone platform integrations.
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Systems Verification & Concurrent Kernel Architecture Research Intern
NIO
Internship · San Jose, CA · $38 – $46 / hour
This is a three-month intensive research internship focused on using formal verification methods to validate concurrent kernel architectures and locking protocols. It suits researchers with strong systems fundamentals and mathematical rigor who want to bridge theory and practice in high-assurance kernel design.
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Senior RTL Design Engineer
Baidu
Sunnyvale, CA
This role involves designing and implementing CPU cores in RISC-V, working from microarchitecture through physical optimization. It suits experienced hardware engineers with a track record shipping processors and expertise in areas like caching, execution units, or memory subsystems.
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Senior Firmware Engineer, Networking
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, CA · $224,000 – $431,250
NVIDIA seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop networking features for their AI and cloud infrastructure, working across hardware and software teams to implement NIC and Switch firmware capabilities. This role suits experienced firmware developers with deep systems knowledge who thrive in complex, results-driven environments.
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Staff Engineer, GPU Architect
Samsung Semiconductor
Full-time · $151,000 – $251,800
Samsung is seeking a Staff GPU Architect to drive the design and strategy of next-generation graphics processors for mobile and automotive platforms. This role suits experienced hardware architects who want to shape high-performance, power-efficient GPU systems while collaborating across a global semiconductor organization.
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Senior OS/Kernel Engineer
NIO
Full-time · San Jose, CA · $143,200 – $186,000
NIO is hiring a senior systems engineer to design and optimize the full-stack operating system powering their electric vehicles, from kernel and drivers through to production deployment. This role suits experienced systems programmers who want to work on safety-critical, performance-intensive code across multiple CPU architectures in an automotive context.
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CPU Digital Design Engineer
Baidu
Sunnyvale, CA
This role involves designing efficient CPU controllers for 5G cellular modems, working on microarchitecture and RTL implementation with international teams at advanced process nodes. It suits engineers with hands-on experience in CPU architecture and digital design who want to ship high-performance, power-efficient processors.
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CPU Micro-architect
Samsung Semiconductor
Full-time · $151,000 – $251,800
Samsung seeks a CPU microarchitect to optimize next-generation processors for AI and high-performance computing, working on core pipelines, cache hierarchies, and new ISA features. This role suits experienced engineers with strong fundamentals in computer architecture who enjoy performance modeling and cross-functional collaboration.
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Asked for alongside Risc-V
Measured from the 13 open roles that name Risc-V — not from a curated list.
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM)7 roles53.8%
- C++5 roles38.5%
- Python3 roles23.1%
- SystemVerilog3 roles23.1%
Roles that use Risc-V
Employers hiring for Risc-V
5 in total, most open roles first.
- BBaidu4 roles
- NNIO3 roles
- Samsung Semiconductor3 roles
- NVIDIA2 roles
- AEArrow Electronics1 role
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