Software Engineer - FPGA-Accelerated RTL Simulation

You will be responsible for the C++ application that constitutes the software-component of our custom hardware emulation framework (originally based on FireSim, https://fires.im). Join a small team (<5 engineers) working on a cross-cutting project that spans the whole stack. You will work closely with:

• FPGA RTL Designers: Components of our FPGA-hosted emulators are written in Chisel and optimized for Xilinx FPGAs.
• Compiler Developers: We compile ASIC RTL down to deterministic, FPGA-friendly emulation RTL using a purpose-built compiler based on MLIR & CIRCT.
• RISC-V Software & HW Developers: Build debug tools to help users co-design and debug novel RISC-V hardware and software.

Your experience should be rooted in high-performance, multithreaded C++ application development. Familiarity with compiler development (ideally LLVM or MLIR) or FPGA RTL design is highly desired, but not required.

You will help build the next generation of hardware emulation capacity for our RISC-V core IP-making it fast for software development, productive to debug, and cost-effective for deployment to every engineer in the company., 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.

• BS/MS/PhD in CS, CE, or EE.
• 7+ years experience building complete C++ applications, using modern C++ language features and best practices (C++20 and newer).
• Strong understanding of C++ concurrency features and demonstrated experience building multithreaded applications.
• Self-directed, with strong oral and written communication skills.

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!

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.

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