how to become an cpu designer/architect [advice needed]

[loadironmania]

I'm in my last year of school will be giving my exams this may (Science Stream). I've always been very interested in computers , electronic devices and figuring out how they work etc. I'm also very much interested in learning about how software and hardware interacts on the lowest levels and server stuffs. I figure there are many smart and great people here who may be able to help me choose the right career path. do you think this is a viable career option? If Im not able to become cpu designer what should i pursue/what could be my back up options ? I'd be great if you could give me advice in terms of Indian Education System but all advices are welcomed.

 

Thank you for your help

[colonel_mortis]

A degree in Electronic Engineering would probably be a good start, although I imagine there are some universities with more specific courses and there are most likely paths in from other engineering-style courses too (for example, some computer science courses will cover the necessary background too, just not in as much detail).

 

From Electronic Engineering there are a bunch of paths that you can take in all things electronic (including going into software), so if that is what you want to do then that isn't a bad option. On the other hand, if you think software would be more your thing then you could start with Computer Science/Software Engineering and focus on the hardware side of that, as long as your course is suitable for that.

 

I suspect that all hardware architect roles would require a degree, so I don't think there are any radically different paths that you could take.

[loadironmania]

1 hour ago, colonel_mortis said:

A degree in Electronic Engineering would probably be a good start, although I imagine there are some universities with more specific courses and there are most likely paths in from other engineering-style courses too (for example, some computer science courses will cover the necessary background too, just not in as much detail).

 

From Electronic Engineering there are a bunch of paths that you can take in all things electronic (including going into software), so if that is what you want to do then that isn't a bad option. On the other hand, if you think software would be more your thing then you could start with Computer Science/Software Engineering and focus on the hardware side of that, as long as your course is suitable for that.

 

I suspect that all hardware architect roles would require a degree, so I don't think there are any radically different paths that you could take.

thank you for your advice 

[akio123008]

9 hours ago, loadironmania said:

how software and hardware interacts on the lowest levels and server stuffs

Those are things aren't nearly as low-level as what a CPU designer would be concerned with.

 

A CPU designer would probably be some electrical engineer specialised in micro-electronics/semiconductors. Good chance a career path like that isn't at all what you expect it to be, as it's probably got to do more with electronics engineering than with computers. Still interesting stuff though.

[garakawa]

You can always look what kind of engineers Intel is hiring and the qualifications they're looking for: https://jobs.intel.com/page/show/search-results#first=10&t=Jobs&sort=relevancy&layout=table&f:@employeetype=[Engineering]

 

 

[8tg]

Computer Engineering, and you’re looking at a masters degree if you want to actually put it to use like that. Long term you’d be looking into a job that very few people have or get into, expect to really crawl for this type of career for a while.

But once you’re in, you’re in forever.

[Guest]

Electrical engineering or computer engineering. 

 

Someone who worked in manufacturing of chips at IBM was a chemical engineer. 

[Vishera]

On 1/3/2021 at 2:47 AM, loadironmania said:

I'm also very much interested in learning about how software and hardware interacts on the lowest levels and server stuffs.

If you want that,Information Technology is the course you want.

In a nutshell,the BIOS,OS drivers and low level APIs are the software that tell the hardware what to do,the BIOS is the most important one.

[PriitM]

CPU design is not a curriculum you can take. Since it involves electrical engineering, logics (programming), materials science as basics. Then you apply for a job where you will internship while specializing in one of 4 main departments: electromechanical (meaning silicon construction), machine code (meaning logic design), system architecture (meaning compatibility compliance) or product design (meaning what ever goes out the door of the factory). Universities provide a way for a custom made curriculum, where you pick your own subjects. That way you have a better chance to get a job in one of the departments, but you still need in-house training when/if you get a job.  

[loadironmania]

On 1/3/2021 at 5:53 PM, akio123008 said:

Those are things aren't nearly as low-level as what a CPU designer would be concerned with.

 

A CPU designer would probably be some electrical engineer specialised in micro-electronics/semiconductors. Good chance a career path like that isn't at all what you expect it to be, as it's probably got to do more with electronics engineering than with computers. Still interesting stuff though.

yeah I figured. I have an interest in cpu designing but I'm interested in those too. I'm just not sure which path to take. I don't want to choose something where i end up with no exit or other option. anyways thank you

 

[loadironmania]

6 hours ago, Vishera said:

If you want that,Information Technology is the course you want.

In a nutshell,the BIOS,OS drivers and low level APIs are the software that tell the hardware what to do,the BIOS is the most important one.

thankyou ill look into it !

[loadironmania]

9 hours ago, 8tg said:

Computer Engineering, and you’re looking at a masters degree if you want to actually put it to use like that. Long term you’d be looking into a job that very few people have or get into, expect to really crawl for this type of career for a while.

But once you’re in, you’re in forever.

yup the success ratio frightens me. I get very anxious just thinking about i might not make it. and that's why i wanna have backup options. 

[loadironmania]

5 hours ago, PriitM said:

CPU design is not a curriculum you can take. Since it involves electrical engineering, logics (programming), materials science as basics. Then you apply for a job where you will internship while specializing in one of 4 main departments: electromechanical (meaning silicon construction), machine code (meaning logic design), system architecture (meaning compatibility compliance) or product design (meaning what ever goes out the door of the factory). Universities provide a way for a custom made curriculum, where you pick your own subjects. That way you have a better chance to get a job in one of the departments, but you still need in-house training when/if you get a job.  

oh did not know this . thank you.

[loadironmania]

9 hours ago, garakawa said:

You can always look what kind of engineers Intel is hiring and the qualifications they're looking for: https://jobs.intel.com/page/show/search-results#first=10&t=Jobs&sort=relevancy&layout=table&f:@employeetype=[Engineering]

 

 

thanks ill look into it .