RISC-V Datacenter Software Architect (Equity Eligible)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a datacenter system software architect to design high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. The role involves architecting and implementing software for hyperscaler deployments, collaborating with hardware teams, and ensuring system integration. Candidates should have experience defining server requirements, developing low-level code in C, and understanding computer architecture. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as knowledge of Linux distributions and the RISC-V ISA.

Qualifications

• Experience with key server requirements including RAS, telemetry, manageability, and I/O offloading.
• Experience with distributed databases and AI/ML workloads.
• Experience writing and reviewing architecture specifications for hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Architect systems and software for hyperscaler deployments based on RISC-V.
• Engage customers to align on functional and performance requirements.
• Guide the development of RISC-V software and firmware stacks.

Skills

Requirements definition for x86 or ARM servers

Low-level code development in C

Understanding of computer architecture

Strong communication skills

Project leadership skills

Tools

Linux distributions

RISC-V ISA

C++ or Rust

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a datacenter system software architect to design high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. The role involves architecting and implementing software for hyperscaler deployments, collaborating with hardware teams, and ensuring system integration. Candidates should have experience defining server requirements, developing low-level code in C, and understanding computer architecture. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as knowledge of Linux distributions and the RISC-V ISA.