Sivakumar describes RISC-V as the “alphabet of the semiconductor systems language.”
From RV32EC and bare-metal programming to RV64GC, Linux, and virtualization, RISC-V provides a learning pathway across the computing stack.
This includes processor architecture, firmware, bootloaders, memory systems, SoC interfaces, device drivers, RTOS, hypervisors, and system-level design.
The objective is to develop engineers who can connect these layers and evolve into RISC-V systems engineers and architects, rather than remain confined to individual tools or technologies.
Building India’s Semiconductor Talent Ecosystem
Since 2010, Maven Silicon has trained more than 6,000 chip designers. Its alumni network includes 500+ senior professionals working as technology leads and project managers across the global semiconductor industry.
This industry-connected ecosystem helps align engineering education with evolving technology requirements, while preparing talent for opportunities across VLSI, embedded systems, firmware, and RISC-V-based design.
As India expands its semiconductor capabilities, this depth of engineering expertise will be critical to translating infrastructure and investment into globally competitive silicon.
The Road Ahead
The future of semiconductor engineering belongs to professionals who combine deep technical expertise with architectural understanding, adaptability, and the ability to think across systems.
RISC-V provides the foundation. Education builds the expertise. Industry experience turns that expertise into innovation.
For Maven Silicon, the mission is clear: develop the engineering talent capable of taking India’s semiconductor ambitions from vision to silicon reality.
Read the Full Story
Explore the complete conversation with P R Sivakumar on RISC-V education, AI-driven engineering, India’s semiconductor ambitions, and the skills shaping the next generation of semiconductor professionals.
Read the full V Questions with P R Sivakumar feature on RISC-V International.
