Senior DV Architect – High-Perf CPU Subsystem | Equity

SiFive, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

SiFive, Inc. is seeking a Principal Design Verification Engineer to lead the verification strategy for high-performance CPU subsystems, including out-of-order CPU core development and cache-coherent interconnect behavior.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in CPU functional verification and a strong grasp of CPU microarchitecture. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in CPU/core or SoC functional verification.
• Direct experience with out-of-order core verification.
• Strong understanding of cache-coherent systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification strategy and execution for high-performance CPU subsystem development.
• Define verification strategies for complex CPU behaviors.
• Drive efficient failure analysis and root-cause debug.

Skills

CPU/core verification

Debug skills

CPU microarchitecture understanding

Verification methodology

Scripting and automation

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

SiFive, Inc. is seeking a Principal Design Verification Engineer to lead the verification strategy for high-performance CPU subsystems, including out-of-order CPU core development and cache-coherent interconnect behavior.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in CPU functional verification and a strong grasp of CPU microarchitecture. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.