RISC-V Datacenter Systems Architect

SiFive; Indiana (PA); 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 is seeking a datacenter system software architect to design and implement high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. You will collaborate closely with hardware architects, engage with key customers, and guide the development of comprehensive RISC-V software stacks. The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, along with experience in defining server requirements and writing low-level code. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

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 application workloads including distributed databases and high-throughput microservices.
• Experience developing low-level code for multiprocessor operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect systems 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.
• Work with benchmarking teams to identify and resolve design bottlenecks.

Skills

C programming

Communication skills

Project leadership

Understanding of computer architecture

Experience with RISC-V ISA

Tools

Linux

Debian

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

SLES

PCIe

ACPI

UEFI

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a datacenter system software architect to design and implement high-performance RISC-V Linux systems. You will collaborate closely with hardware architects, engage with key customers, and guide the development of comprehensive RISC-V software stacks. The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, along with experience in defining server requirements and writing low-level code. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.