Lead RISC‑V Datacenter Systems Architect

SiFive; Arizona; On-site; USD 231,444 - 282,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

SiFive is seeking a Datacenter System Software Architect to lead in designing and implementing high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. This role will include architecting systems for hyperscaler deployments, collaborating with customers, and guiding the development of RISC-V software stacks. Candidates should have a strong background in server architectures and communication skills, with opportunities for incentive compensation and benefits per SiFive's market-based structure.

Qualifications

• Experience defining requirements for x86 or ARM servers for hyperscaler use cases.
• Experience with key server requirements including RAS, telemetry, manageability, and I/O offloading.
• Experience developing low-level code in C for multiprocessor, multithreaded operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect systems and system software for hyperscaler deployments based on RISC-V.
• Engage with key customers and partners to integrate functional and performance requirements.
• Help guide the development of RISC-V software and firmware stacks.

Skills

Experience defining requirements for x86 or ARM servers

Experience with key server requirements

Experience with key application workloads

Experience developing low-level code in C

Strong communication skills

Strong project leadership skills

Understanding of computer architecture

Experience with datacenter Linux distributions

Experience writing architecture specifications

Experience with the RISC-V ISA

Job description

SiFive is seeking a Datacenter System Software Architect to lead in designing and implementing high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. This role will include architecting systems for hyperscaler deployments, collaborating with customers, and guiding the development of RISC-V software stacks. Candidates should have a strong background in server architectures and communication skills, with opportunities for incentive compensation and benefits per SiFive's market-based structure.