Platform Technologies Language & Frontend Design Engineer

SiFive; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 139,752 - 170,808; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Variable compensation

Job summary

A leading technology company in Boston seeks a Language and Front End Design Engineer to architect and maintain tools for System-on-Chip design. The role involves designing embedded Domain Specific Languages in Scala and Python, enhancing tooling based on user feedback, and collaborating with open-source communities. A BS/MS/PhD in relevant fields is required, along with familiarity with programming languages. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Design embedded Domain Specific Languages (DSLs) in Scala and Python.
• Educate hardware designers and verification engineers in new techniques.
• Work with the MLIR Compiler stack in C++.

Responsibilities

• Enhance tooling for hardware industry professionals.
• Respond to user feedback to improve DSLs.
• Collaborate within open-source communities.

Skills

Scala

Python

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

As a Language and Front End Design Engineer in the Platform Engineering Technologies team, you will architect, build, and maintain cutting‑edge tools for System‑on‑Chip (SoC) design. You will apply your programming language expertise to design domain‑specific languages for hardware design and support the open‑source Chisel and CIRCT communities, ensuring SiFive engineers have the best tools to build and verify advanced RISC‑V CPUs, IPs, and SoCs. You will work in a tight‑knit, supportive, challenge‑loving team that learns and applies new technologies to innovate custom silicon design.

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 train experienced hardware designers and verification engineers in new techniques.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate with 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 the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market‑based pay structure which varies by location. The base pay range is a guideline; compensation varies by role and experience. For this position the base pay range is $139,752.00 – $170,808.00. In addition to base pay, the role may be eligible for variable or incentive compensation and/or equity. The role also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that may include healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Additional Information

Successful completion of background and reference checks and proof of right to work in the United States of America is required. The offer is contingent on verification of authorization for access to export‑controlled technology under applicable export control laws, or the ability to obtain necessary export licenses or approvals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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