Lead Verification Architect for Cache-Coherent Interconnects

SiFive; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Eligible for variable compensation and/or equity

Paid time off

Job summary

SiFive is seeking a Senior Staff Design Verification Engineer to lead the verification of high-performance cache-coherent interconnects. In this critical role, you will develop verification strategies, identify risks early, and work collaboratively with various teams to ensure protocol correctness and subsystem integration.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ASIC or SoC verification, with an emphasis on SystemVerilog and cache-coherent systems. This position requires excellent communication skills and a dedication to quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in ASIC or SoC design verification.
• Strong understanding of cache-coherent systems and verification semantics.
• Experience with coherent interconnect protocols like CHI, ACE, or CXL.

Responsibilities

• Own verification planning for a scalable interconnect subsystem.
• Define test plans and environments for coherent traffic.
• Drive verification of subsystem behavior across interface boundaries.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Cache-coherent systems

Python scripting

Debugging

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

SiFive is seeking a Senior Staff Design Verification Engineer to lead the verification of high-performance cache-coherent interconnects. In this critical role, you will develop verification strategies, identify risks early, and work collaboratively with various teams to ensure protocol correctness and subsystem integration.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ASIC or SoC verification, with an emphasis on SystemVerilog and cache-coherent systems. This position requires excellent communication skills and a dedication to quality in a fast-paced environment.