August 2023: Job Trends in the Semiconductor Industry

August 30, 2023

The semiconductor industry is currently experiencing a transformative phase, with significant developments and challenges that are shaping the job market in this sector. From the U.S. to India, from startups to tech giants, the landscape is buzzing with activity. India is actively courting U.S. semiconductor companies, aiming to establish itself as a major player in the global semiconductor industry. This comes at a time when key players like TI, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors, and STMicroelectronics are capitalizing on the growing demand for low-dropout linear voltage regulators. - Read Post

In the U.S., states like Oregon and Arkansas are leading the charge in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. Oregon's industry already boasts about 15% of the nation's semiconductor workforce, a remarkable feat considering Oregon's population makes up only 1.3% of the U.S. total. Meanwhile, the University of Arkansas has broken ground on a unique semiconductor facility, the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC), set to produce microelectronic chips made with silicon carbide. - Read Post

Tenstorrent, a Toronto-based AI computing company, recently raised $100M in a strategic financing up-round co-led by Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung Catalyst Fund. This funding will accelerate Tenstorrent's product development, particularly in the realm of advanced AI chips. The company is actively seeking new talent, making it a hot spot for job seekers in the AI and semiconductor spaces. - Read Post

RISC-V, a free and open ISA, is another area gaining traction. Companies like Google, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Samsung are pushing the RISC-V ecosystem, indicating a surge in job opportunities related to RISC-V development and integration. This is especially relevant for hardware engineers, designers, and researchers. - Read Post

Graduate fellowships are also becoming a significant avenue for cultivating the next generation of tech talent. Companies like NVIDIA and SandboxAQ are investing in these programs to support academic research and build a tech talent pipeline. This is a golden opportunity for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers to gain industry insights and financial support. - Read Post

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