RISC-V MCU Product Architect

As a RISC-V MCU Product Architect at Innova IRV Microelectronics, you will join our engineering team based in Málaga, working together to shape next-generation chip solutions. As our technical strategist you lead the overall RISC-V MCU architecture definition ensuring it meets target market needs (IoT sensors, communication systems, industrial controllers, automotive ECUs, …) while staying cost efficient, low power and standard-compliant. If you have experience in semiconductor-based product architecture (embedded systems, SoC, MCUs, communication systems), are comfortable with industry-standard tools and methodologies, and want to contribute to innovative microelectronics development from Málaga, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Translate market needs into hardware specifications, defining RISC-V ISA extensions, performance targets, low power modes, target cost per chip and manufacturing process node Ability to translate use cases on performance / power / cost requirements In alignment with business opportunities, select core type (from available options in the market to in-house designed cores), defining memory hierarchies, peripherals specifications, interconnect architecture and security features Define RISC-V toolchain and RTOS/OS support, maintain SDKs and HAL for developers and define debug and profiling support Lead and drive the power, performance, area trade off definition with engineering team Frame design principles for testability and manufacturing, including compliance with regulations and industry standards, while keeping an eye on RISC-V Foundation standards Cross functional collaboration with design, integration and validation engineers with the focus on serving customers expectations and go to market strategies. Has the ability to work independently and collaborate with other teams or departments. Demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamic and changing work environments, including managing uncertainty and ambiguity Minimum Knowledge and Experience 5 years of experience in semiconductors-based product development. Master’s degree in electronic engineering, computer engineering, telecoms engineering or other discipline with focus on semiconductor design. Deep understanding of RISC-V ISA and extensions, interrupt controllers, debug modules, privilege levels with experience evaluating off-the-shelf and custom RISC-V cores SoC integration experience, including memory hierarchy design and power domain modes Background in low power and security techniques (e.g., clock and power gating, wake up latency minimization and secure boot, update and RoT concepts, …) RISC-V toolchain practical understanding, in combination with RTOS, HAL and FW / HW co-design principles awareness Pre-silicon verification strategies know-how, post silicon bring-up and power measurements techniques awareness Familiarity with the different IoT market verticals and applications where the embedded devices ecosystem plays stronger Skilled in semiconductor lifecycle phases, milestones and deliverables, from spec to mass production, including awareness on regulations and industrial standards Architecture technical documentation definition and development, team cross functional communication, negotiation and decision making under constraints. Customer first mindset, translating market needs on product requirements within the go-to-market timeline Has the ability to work independently and collaborate with other teams or departments. Demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamic and changing work environments, including managing uncertainty and ambiguity Desired Knowledge and Experience PhD in electronic engineering, computer engineering, telecoms engineering or other discipline with focus on semiconductor design. Mixed-signal integration with RF front ends and RF subsystems awareness Research interest in techniques driving low power and security KPI beyond industry standards Custom instruction set RISC V extensions definition and development experience Chiplet-based architecture for modular SoCs know-how Open-source RISC V ecosystem and / or RISC V Foundation contributions. What we offer Innova IRV Microelectronics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience that includes flexible paid time off; … We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. About Innova IRV Microelectronics (IRVI) INNOVA IRV Microelectronics S.L., a subsidiary of Fundación Instituto Ricardo Valle de Innovación (INNOVA IRV), specializes in Ultra Low Power RISC-V solutions for Microelectronics . The company is currently leading initiatives like RISCcom “Low-power secure multipurpose RISC-V based system for wireless communications”, advancing Spain's microelectronics sector through RISC-V architecture and integrated RF research, and ULPERT: “Ultra Low PowEr RISC-V Technology. Both projects operate under the European Union's Recovery and Transformation Plan, with support from CDTI and the Ministry of Industry and Tourism respectively. Fundación INNOVA IRV works as a RISC-V subcontractor in PERTE Chip II, with three granted projects SINAPTIX, RHEIN-MMC and GAS-CHIP.

Location: Andalusia, ES

Posted Date: 9/14/2025