I would suggest you:
Google for the names of chipmakers-there is others beyond Intel, AMD and ARM and contact their HR or recruitment departments, I'm sure they'll give you plenty of information on what qualifications are required.
The requirements are likely to be high, though, especially you'll need good grades in maths and at least one science subject, either physics or chemistry if you are to stand any chance of gaining a university place to study for the required degree/s. Again, contact several universities and see what their entry requirements are.
And Novuake: I can't find any info on this missing <>$250 card either!
Either AMD are having problems sourcing enough Tahiti silicon at the moment or have decided to leave this...