Head of RISC-V Engineering (f/m/d), Klagenfurt

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 Responsibilities

Build and lead our RISC-V Engineering&Services team, driving strategic growth

Define and execute our technology vision and go‑to‑market strategy

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 initiatives and research projects

Your Personality Profile

Visionary and entrepreneuria l 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 Professional 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

What We Offer

More than 700 successfully completed engineering projects with customers worldwide (EU, US, CA, CN, JP, KR…)

Work in innovative markets such as

wireless communication, automotive, and industrial

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

Graz, Austria– Historic city center next to Stadtpark

Payment CISC offers a

competitive compensation package

reflecting your professional experience and qualifications.

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