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Skills: Power modeling, Computer architecture, RTL, ASIC power analysis, CPU design
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$179k–$219k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Healthcare, Retirement plans, Paid time off, Equity, Variable incentive compensation
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain power models for architecture exploration and development. Correlate these models with RTL and silicon while creating innovative methods to predict power impacts of design changes.
Requirements
Requires an MS or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Architecture with at least 3 years of experience in power analysis. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of high-performance CPU designs and proficiency in software engineering best practices.
Full job description
About SiFive
As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world. SiFive’s unrivaled compute platforms are continuing to enable leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits.
At SiFive, we are always excited to connect with talented individuals, who are just as passionate about driving innovation and changing the world as we are.
Our constant innovation and ongoing success is down to our amazing teams of incredibly talented people, who collaborate and support each other to come up with truly groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Solutions that will have a huge impact on people's lives; making the world a better place, one processor at a time.
Are you ready?
To learn more about SiFive’s phenomenal success and to see why we have won theGSA’s prestigious Most Respected Private Company Award(for the fourth time!), check out ourwebsiteandGlassdoorpages.
Job Description:
SiFive is creating RISC-V based CPU IPs faster and cheaper than ever before by combining the best practices of rapid, iterative software design with the proven fidelity of hardware engineering. We are seeking a person to develop power models of our processors.
Responsibilities:
Develop power models for architecture exploration and development
Correlate power models with RTL and Silicon
Develop innovative methods to predict power of design changes
Requirements:
MS or PhD in Computer Science / Computer Architecture
3+ years of experience in power analysis and modeling
Experience with power impacts at architecture, logic design, and circuit levels.
Good knowledge of computer architecture of high performance out-of-order CPU designs.
Experience with ASIC power analysis and optimization.
Hands-on expertise with either HW development (RTL/implementation flows, verification/validation, backend flows, FPGA flows) or SW development is a strong plus.
Competency in software engineering best practices needed to maintain and refactor very large object oriented code bases.
Self-starter, fast learner, strong problem-solving skills
Pay & Benefits
Consistent with SiFive values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience.
For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.
Base Pay Range
$178,848.00-$218,592.00
In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity. In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!
Additional Information:
This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in
United States of America
Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.
SiFive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations.
California residents: please see our job candidate notice for more information on how we handle your personal information and your privacy rights: Privacy Policy Document.
The heart of SiFive is RISC-V! SiFive creates the building blocks of RISC-V-based IP that are the inevitable innovative reimagining of every computing platform.
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