In this article, we will discuss 6 reasons why the chip industry is struggling to attract new talent. Theory-first education: In an effort to build from fundam

In this article, we will discuss 6 reasons why the chip industry is struggling to attract new talent. Theory-first education: In an effort to build from fundamentals, there is too much emphasis on theory rather than a focus on applications. Compensation myth: There is a feeling that software pays more than hardware. Reality is not so cut and dry. Graduate degrees: A lot more employers ask for graduate level degrees to enter chip design creating bottlenecks in talent supply. Early specialization: Highly niche skillsets are less marketable and career limiting. Documentation shortages: Hardware design is entirely tribal knowledge and hard to self-learn. Chip design culture: Hardware companies have a retro feel to them, deadlines are tight, and mistakes are deadly.