head of risc-v ENGINEERing
(f/m/d)
Job Description
Job Description
Join our team as a HEAD of RISC-V Engineering and take full technical and strategic ownership of scaling our RISC-V engineering business. In this key leadership position, you will combine deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, driving the development of a new service portfolio focused on modelling, simulation, and verification of complex RISC-V–based systems. Beyond engineering, you will actively shape market positioning, customer engagement, and long-term business growth.
Your Responsabilities
- Build and lead out RISC-V Engineering & Service team, driving strategic growth .
- Define and execute our technology vision and go-to-market strategy. Â
- Develop new business opportunities and engage customers and strategic partners with high-value engineering services.
- Establish and lead methodologies and design services for modelling, simulation, verification and benchmarking.
- Drive development of RISC-V based systems (Edge) SoCs with accelerators for automotive and industrial applications.
- Guide teams and customers in advanced engineering practices and industry standards.
- Contribute to national and European RISC-V initatives and research projects.
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Your Profesional Profile
Visionary and entrepreneurial leader driven to build and own a new high-impact business domain.
Unique ability to translate deep technology into strategic advantage and revenue growth
Natural authority who attracts, develops, and retains top engineering talent.
Strong customer/market orientation with a focus on creating differentiated, high-value solutions.
Motivating communicator and team player capable of shaping decisions at executive and industry levels
Your Personality Profile
MSc or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field).
10+ years of experience in semiconductor, SoC, or advanced embedded system development
Recognized expertise in modelling, simulation, and verification of complex systems.
Deep architectural understanding of processors (ideally RISC-V), HW/SW co-design, and FPGA/ASIC development
Proven track record of building teams, winning business, and scaling technology-driven offerings
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What We Offer
- Family friendly environment with highly flexible working hours.
Opportunities for personal growth, training, and professional development.
High-performance workplace setup with a MacBook Pro and large external display.
- Locations:
- Graz, Austria, Historic city center at Stadtpark
- Klagenfurt, Austria, Lakesidepark
Payment: CISC will pay a competitive package to reflect your professional experience.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.cisc.at/career with a motivation letter and your resume attached.
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