Power Infrastructure Engineer

SiFive; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 206,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

SiFive is seeking a senior specialist to develop and deploy methodology to measure and analyze IP power consumption. You will build power analysis flows, correlate models with RTL and silicon, and deploy measurement infrastructure to support architecture exploration.

The role requires 8+ years in power benchmarking and a strong background in either hardware or software development, with a solid grasp of high-performance CPU architectures and ASIC power optimization.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer Science / Computer Architecture
• 8+ years of experience in power benchmarking, analysis and modeling
• Experience with power impacts at architecture, logic design, and circuit levels.
• Knowledge of computer architecture of high performance out-of-order CPU designs.
• Experience with ASIC power analysis and optimization.
• Hands-on expertise with either HW development (RTL/implementation flows, verification/validation, backend flows, FPGA flows) or SW development is a strong plus.
• Competency in software engineering best practices needed to maintain and refactor very large object oriented code bases.
• Self-starter, fast learner, strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy power analysis flows, models to collect and analyze power consumption
• Correlate power models with RTL and Silicon
• Develop and deploy power measurement infrastructure
• Develop power models for architecture exploration and development

Skills

Power benchmarking

Power analysis

Problem solving

Self-starter

Fast learner

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science / Computer Architecture

Tools

RTL/implementation flows

FPGA flows

Verification/validation

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

The Role

A successful candidate will work with the team to develop and deploy methodology and infrastructure to measure and analyze SiFive IP power consumption.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy power analysis flows, models to collect and analyze power consumption
• Correlate power models with RTL and Silicon
• Develop and deploy power measurement infrastructure
• Develop power models for architecture exploration and development

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Computer Science / Computer Architecture
• 8+ years of experience in power benchmarking, analysis and modeling
• Experience with power impacts at architecture, logic design, and circuit levels.
• Knowledge of computer architecture of high performance out-of-order CPU designs.
• Experience with ASIC power analysis and optimization.
• Hands-on expertise with either HW development (RTL/implementation flows, verification/validation, backend flows, FPGA flows) or SW development is a strong plus.
• Competency in software engineering best practices needed to maintain and refactor very large object oriented code bases.
• Self-starter, fast learner, strong problem-solving skills

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. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience.

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: $205,740.00-$251,460.00

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!

Additional Information

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.

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