Team

lowRISC® has a strong and diverse engineering team with skills in security, silicon design, software and verification. As a result, we can provide a full-stack service covering silicon, firmware and tools.

Our experience in stewarding and contributing to open-source projects has enabled us to build unique expertise not only in engineering, but also legal, finance and HR functions.

Are you interested in joining our team?

Leadership team

The lowRISC leadership team has many decades of experience in the semiconductor industry with a diverse mixture of backgrounds and experiences. 

Jay Alphey

Programme Management

Abi Bond

Office Management

Michelle Heydon

Finance

Martin Jackson

Engineering

John Thomson

Product Management

Edward Pettit

Finance

Lucy Thornton

Human Resources

Board of directors

The board provides a strong foundation for governance, strategy and ensuring the relentless pursuit of our mission .

  • Andrew Wallace (Chair)
  • Cyrus Stoller (Google)
  • Dr. Gavin Ferris (Founder)
  • Javier Orensanz Martinez (CEO)
  • Prof. Robert Mullins (Founder)
  • Will Drewry (Google)