Linux Kernel Architect

Do you want to be part of the RISC-V revolution? RISC-V and SiFive are redefining computing platforms for the 21st century. SiFive, the world RISC-V leader, is seeking an experienced Linux kernel software architect. In this role, you’ll be improving and debugging the RISC-V Linux kernel, with particular focus on high core count server systems. You’ll interact directly with the upstream Linux and OpenSBI communities, posting and reviewing patches. You’ll debug challenging problems, working with our system software and system validation teams, on SiFive designs running in emulation. And you’ll work with hardware architects and engineers, both inside SiFive and at RISC-V International, to improve our core and system designs.

• Experience working on concurrency-sensitive code in the upstream Linux kernel, with a track record writing and reviewing patches on the public mailing lists
• Experience debugging challenging software and hardware bugs in CPUs and SoCs
• Experience working with CPU architects and RTL engineers
• Experience developing and debugging Linux on FPGA and emulation platforms
• Experience with hypervisors and virtualization
• Familiarity with the RISC-V architecture

Ways to stand out

• Familiarity with silicon design issues and challenges
• Familiarity with microarchitectural side-channel attacks and mitigations
• Familiarity with debugging systems via hardware debuggers
• Familiarity with Devicetree, ACPI and UEFI
• Familiarity with Rust

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!

Senior level Improve and debug the RISC-V Linux kernel for high core-count server systems. Engage with upstream Linux and OpenSBI communities to post and review patches. Debug complex software and hardware CPU/SoC issues in emulation and FPGA platforms. Collaborate with system software, validation teams, CPU architects, and RTL engineers to advance core and system designs. The summary above was generated by AI 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 the GSA’s prestigious Most Respected Private Company Award (for the fourth time!), check out our website and Glassdoor pages., 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.

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