RISC-V Processor Developer
Nordic SemiconductorNorway5 days ago
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About The Job
The CPU team, part of the IP Design Group, is at the forefront of RISC-V CPU innovation at Nordic Semiconductor, by developing the VPR (Viper) processor family, enabling next-generation embedded solutions and Soft Peripherals (SP), emulating HW peripherals on our CPU. VPR appears in three key forms: as a general-purpose processor, as a Peripheral Processor (PPR) for dedicated peripheral management, and as the Fast Lightweight Peripheral Processor (FLPR) for flexible, application-controlled offload and customer programmability.
You’ll join a collaborative, highly skilled team shaping the future of digital hardware and embedded systems. It is a tight knit team that develops a groundbreaking and impactful functionality for Nordic’s products. There is a strong culture of cooperation and mutual support, that ensures that every individual’s contribution is valued and deeply appreciated.
As an RISC-V Processor Developer, you will help design, implement, and verify our RISC-V processor (VPR) and its integration in Nordic’s SoCs. You’ll work hands-on with architecture, hardware design, and continuous improvement of our RISC-V solutions, collaborating closely with hardware, software, and verification teams.
Key responsibilities
We are seeking an individual who thrives on team achievements rather than individual accolades. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a cross-functional on-site team and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You should possess the ability to see your work in a broader context, understanding how it contributes to shaping the overall user experience. Your passion for innovation at the intersection of hardware and software, helps drive your creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
The CPU team, part of the IP Design Group, is at the forefront of RISC-V CPU innovation at Nordic Semiconductor, by developing the VPR (Viper) processor family, enabling next-generation embedded solutions and Soft Peripherals (SP), emulating HW peripherals on our CPU. VPR appears in three key forms: as a general-purpose processor, as a Peripheral Processor (PPR) for dedicated peripheral management, and as the Fast Lightweight Peripheral Processor (FLPR) for flexible, application-controlled offload and customer programmability.
You’ll join a collaborative, highly skilled team shaping the future of digital hardware and embedded systems. It is a tight knit team that develops a groundbreaking and impactful functionality for Nordic’s products. There is a strong culture of cooperation and mutual support, that ensures that every individual’s contribution is valued and deeply appreciated.
As an RISC-V Processor Developer, you will help design, implement, and verify our RISC-V processor (VPR) and its integration in Nordic’s SoCs. You’ll work hands-on with architecture, hardware design, and continuous improvement of our RISC-V solutions, collaborating closely with hardware, software, and verification teams.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and improve our RISC-V processor (VPR) and related technologies
- Design, implement, and verify processor features, performance, and integration
- Contribute to the architecture and evolution of VPR
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and verification teams to solve technical challenges
- Participate in technical reviews and drive continuous improvement
- (Senior) Mentor and coach junior engineers, and take technical leadership in the team’s projects
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience
- Experience or broad experience (senior) in digital design, verification and hardware description languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog)
- Competence in or experience with embedded systems, microcontroller internals (memory, interrupts, buses, peripherals)
- Competence in or experience with RISC-V, CPU design and process architecture is a strong plus
- Proficiency in C and/or Assembly
- Fluent English language skills (written and oral)
We are seeking an individual who thrives on team achievements rather than individual accolades. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a cross-functional on-site team and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You should possess the ability to see your work in a broader context, understanding how it contributes to shaping the overall user experience. Your passion for innovation at the intersection of hardware and software, helps drive your creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
- Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of RISC-V at Nordic
- See your ideas and work in hundreds of millions of devices and used by people across the globe
- Work on innovative technology in a collaborative, on-site environment
- A dynamic role with opportunities for growth, learning, and real impact
- A culture of trust, openness, and technical excellence
- Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
- Flexible working hours
- Medical insurance
- Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits
- Location: Trondheim, Norway
Key Skills
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