Platform Technologies Language & Frontend Design Engineer

SiFive; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 139,752 - 170,808; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

SiFive, based in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a Language and Front End Design Engineer to architect and maintain cutting-edge tools for SoC design. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or related fields and ideally experience in Scala, along with good communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $139,752 to $170,808, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with Scala highly desirable.
• Exposure to hardware design techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance embedded domain-specific languages in Scala and Python.
• Solicit and respond to user feedback to improve tools.
• Write documentation and train hardware designers.
• Collaborate with colleagues for integration with MLIR compiler stack.
• Participate in open-source communities like Chisel and LLVM CIRCT.

Skills

Familiarity with object-oriented programming

Familiarity with functional programming languages

Experience in Scala

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related fields

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.

Job Description

Position: Language and Front End Design Engineer in the Platform Engineering Technologies team.

The Role

As a Language and Front End Design Engineer you will architect, build, and maintain cutting‑edge tools for System‑on‑Chip (SoC) design. You will apply programming language expertise to design domain‑specific languages for hardware design, participate in the open‑source Chisel and CIRCT communities, and ensure that SiFive engineers have the best tools to build and verify advanced RISC‑V CPUs, IPs, and SoCs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance embedded domain‑specific languages (DSLs) in Scala and Python, along with associated build tooling, for use by hardware industry professionals.
• Solicit and respond to user requests and feedback to continuously improve the tooling.
• Write excellent documentation, tutorials, and help train experienced hardware designers and verification engineers in new techniques.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate with the MLIR compiler stack written in C++.
• Participate in open‑source communities such as Chisel and LLVM CIRCT.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with object‑oriented and functional programming languages.
• Experience in Scala highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate and teach others both inside and outside the company.
• Exposure to hardware design, verification, or implementation techniques is a plus but not required.

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with SiFive values and applicable law, we provide a market‑based pay structure. Base Pay Range: $139,752.00–$170,808.00. The role may also be eligible for variable/incentive compensation and/or equity. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is offered, which may include healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Additional Information

This position requires successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of the right to work in the United States of America. Offer of employment is contingent upon verification that the candidate is authorized for access to export‑controlled technology under applicable export control laws, or that necessary export licenses or approvals are obtained.

Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify

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 confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law; applicants will complete a Form I‑9 upon hire. We do not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen applicants and will comply with all E‑Verify regulations.

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