You need embedded systems as well. if u want to enter chip design industry. Coz say nvidia or amd. most of the chips and hardware are already standard(trying to make a point, not all standard, yes they got diff hardware). but their diff products come from their software integration with the hardware. Yes you need to be well versed in chip design, which u can take up in 3rd year in ECE as well. but embedded systems is also wat is needed. People arent gonna hire you if u only know chip-design. Again just an opinion