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A comment on Ask HN: Are there any other CPU designers here?.

Re:Ask HN: Are there any other CPU designers here? by excpudesigner on Monday June 11, 2018 @03:53PM (#17287928)
I used to work in cpu design and I had the exact same thoughts as you. I think it boils down to the maturity of the technology and the associated high marginal cost in getting any improvements.

I switched to SWE 2 years ago and am definitely happier with my career prospects.

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Re:Ask HN: Are there any other CPU designers here? by hnu0847 on Monday June 11, 2018 @10:59PM (#17290391)
What steps did you have to take to make the switch? How involved with software were you while (and before) working as a CPU designer?
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