Power lead - High performance cores and AI/ML IPs

About SiFive

As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world. SiFive’s unrivaled compute platforms are continuing to enable leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits.

At SiFive, we are always excited to connect with talented individuals, who are just as passionate about driving innovation and changing the world as we are.  

Our constant innovation and ongoing success is down to our amazing teams of incredibly talented people, who collaborate and support each other to come up with truly groundbreaking ideas and solutions.  Solutions that will have a huge impact on people's lives; making the world a better place, one processor at a time. 

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Job Description:

Sifive is looking for hardware engineers who will be responsible for defining Low Power architecture and drive the micro architecture, design, development for Core IPs. Candidates will be collaborating across Architecture and RTL teams to establish methodologies, workflows & processes to ensure efficient Energy tracking. Responsibilities also include defining the power budget/spec for IPs, and coming up with new micro architecture initiatives, rolling up of the power numbers and maintaining the chip power dashboard for various applications. Use existing workflows to analyze Energy and make high ROI RTL modifications to improve Energy. Work with logic teams to determine the correct functionality or enhance functionality for power reduction. Select and run a wide variety of workloads for power analysis. Develop IP power model on new architecture design, providing power data for performance/power/area treads-offs. Work with multi-functional teams on improving power modeling. A diverse set of knowledge in low power architecture, micro-architecture, Design, Power Intent/implementation, power optimization and power estimation would be a huge plus.  

Requirements

• Experience in out of order core or accelerators uArch is highly desirable. 

• Experience in leading team of engineers and driving multiple projects 

• Experience with power simulation and modeling. Power modeling with emulation would be a huge plus. 

• Experience with ASIC power analysis and optimization.

• Experience with script writing in Python, Perl or Tcl.

• Experience with power impact at architecture, logic design, and circuit levels.

• Excellent problem solving skill and ability to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.

•  Strong organizational and communication skills as the candidate will be presenting power status to management, sales and product teams frequently.

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with SiFive values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location.  Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. 

For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location.  The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

Base Pay Range

In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity.  In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more! 

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in

Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.

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