Debug, Trace and Profiling Architect

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:

The architect role focused on debug, trace and profiling will be especially vital to SiFive’s effort to create silicon at the speed of software across our entire IP portfolio, including Essential, Intelligence, Performance, and Automotive IPs. The debug/trace/profiling architect will help plan the overall debug strategy and drive innovation in architecture, design, tool and methods. He/She will work with various teams Product, Core, SoC platform, and software architects. He/She will engage with customers and partners or tools vendors to help determine the future of the debug, trace and profiling solutions and will engage with the RISC-V International Association to help drive the state of the art of debug strategy.

What you will do:

Define features

• The debug, trace and profiling architect will be responsible for defining the platform requirements and defining the architecture of the needed features.

• The debug, trace and profiling architect will be responsible for writing detailed specifications in accordance with the various functional leads (architects, SW, design and verification leads).

• The debug, trace and profiling architect will be heavily involved in the micro-architecture to define and review the implementation of the required features.

• The debug, trace and profiling architect will have the opportunity to work with a team of micro-architects, SoC architects, and security architects in developing the microarchitecture of the debug, trace, performance monitoring and profiling features.

Interface with customers

• The debug, trace and profiling architect will have a chance to interact directly with customers to understand their needs, use cases and to help resolve their concerns/issues.

Interface with RVIA

• The debug, trace and profiling architect will participate in various SIG/TG/HC related to debug, trace and profiling.

What You Should Know:

• Has experience in SoC design flow, including spec definition, microarchitecture design, and performance modeling.

• Experience in debugging tools, profiling methods

• Knowledgeable in debug interfaces JTAG, cJTAG …

• Knowledgeable in CPU architectures, power management and SoC design.

• Deep understanding in platform hardware, operating systems, device drivers and firmware interactions.

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

$196,020.00-$239,580.00

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

United States of America

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.

SiFive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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