RISC-V Datacenter Software Architect (Equity Eligible)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a datacenter system software architect to design and implement high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. Responsibilities include system architecture for hyperscaler deployments, engaging with customers to meet their requirements, and guiding RISC-V software development. Ideal candidates will have experience with x86 or ARM servers, low-level C coding, and an understanding of computer architecture. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience defining requirements for x86 or ARM servers for hyperscaler use cases.
• Experience with key server requirements including RAS, telemetry, manageability, and I/O offloading.
• Experience with key application workloads, including distributed databases, AI/ML training/inference.

Responsibilities

• Architect systems and software for hyperscaler deployments based on RISC-V.
• Engage with customers to integrate their requirements and ensure software support.
• Guide the development of RISC-V software and firmware stacks.

Skills

Requirements definition for x86 or ARM servers

Key server requirements (RAS, telemetry)

Application workloads (databases, AI/ML)

Developing low-level code in C

Understanding of computer architecture

Writing and reviewing architecture specifications

Experience with modern desktop/server ecosystems

Experience with RISC-V ISA

Datacenter Linux distributions experience

Strong communication skills

Project leadership skills

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a datacenter system software architect to design and implement high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. Responsibilities include system architecture for hyperscaler deployments, engaging with customers to meet their requirements, and guiding RISC-V software development. Ideal candidates will have experience with x86 or ARM servers, low-level C coding, and an understanding of computer architecture. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are highlighted.