RISC-V Datacenter Software Architect (Equity Eligible)

SiFive; Wisconsin; 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 company in the United States seeks a datacenter system software architect to design high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. This role involves collaborating with customers to integrate requirements and guiding the development of software and firmware stacks. Candidates should have experience with x86 or ARM servers, low-level coding in C, and a solid understanding of computer architecture. The position offers a competitive salary range of $231,444 - $282,876, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience developing low‑level code in C for multiprocessor, multithreaded operating systems.
• Experience with key application workloads, including distributed databases and AI/ML.
• Experience with datacenter Linux distributions such as Debian or Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Responsibilities

• Architect systems and system software for hyperscaler deployments based on RISC-V.
• Engage with customers to integrate functional and performance requirements.
• Help guide the development of RISC-V software and firmware stacks for servers.

Skills

Experience defining requirements for x86 or ARM servers for hyperscaler use cases

Strong communication skills

Strong project leadership skills

Education

Experience writing and reviewing architecture specifications

Understanding of computer architecture at the CPU and system levels

Tools

C

Linux

PCIe

RISC‑V ISA

Job description

A leading technology company in the United States seeks a datacenter system software architect to design high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. This role involves collaborating with customers to integrate requirements and guiding the development of software and firmware stacks. Candidates should have experience with x86 or ARM servers, low-level coding in C, and a solid understanding of computer architecture. The position offers a competitive salary range of $231,444 - $282,876, along with a comprehensive benefits package.