Principal Verification Engineer

7 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States SiFive Full time

About SiFive
SiFive is leading the way in transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to high-performance and data-intensive applications worldwide. Our unrivaled compute platforms are empowering leading technology companies to innovate and deliver advanced solutions across various market segments. With SiFive, the possibilities of RISC-V are endless.

SiFive is always eager to connect with talented individuals who share our passion for driving innovation. Our success is attributed to our teams of highly talented individuals who collaborate to create groundbreaking solutions that make a significant impact on people's lives.


Job Description:

SiFive is revolutionizing the creation of RISC-V based CPU IPs by combining rapid, iterative software design practices with proven hardware engineering expertise. As a Verification architect, you will ensure the fidelity of new configurable cores and related IPs for clients exploring diverse use cases such as autonomous driving, 5G networking, wearables, and IoT.

You will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge verification methodologies to ensure the functionality of SiFive's integrated circuits. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams, providing verification feedback, creating verification strategies, participating in the design phase, enhancing verification quality, and ensuring coverage metrics are met.

Working at SiFive presents a unique opportunity to influence the verification landscape of state-of-the-art technologies while developing IP at an unmatched speed.

You will tackle verification challenges related to memory management units across different generations of cores, as well as IO memory management units, including hypervisor and virtualization.

  • BS/MS/Ph.D. in EE, CE, or CS
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in Core/CPU functional verification
  • 8+ years of direct experience in memory management verification
  • In-depth understanding of computer architecture
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming principles


Additional Information:

This position requires successful background and reference checks, as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America. Employment offer is subject to verification of authorization for access to export-controlled technology.

SiFive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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