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:
Core Responsibilities
Verification Planning: Analyze architectural specifications to define verification strategies and create comprehensive test plans that outline test cases, checkers, and coverage goals.
Testbench Development: Design and implement scalable, reusable, and constrained-random verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
Stimulus & Constraint Generation: Write complex sequences and constrained-random tests to stress-test the IP across corner cases.
Debugging: Perform deep-dive root cause analysis on RTL design failures and testbench issues using waveform viewers (e.g., Verdi, SimVision).
Coverage Closure: Define and track functional and code coverage metrics. Write cover groups and cover points to ensure all architectural features have been exercised.
Must have knowledge about the RISC-V and Processor based verification using C.
Must have knowledge about the security architecture and fully independent to own and deliver.
Languages : System Verilog, Verilog, Python/Perl (scripting), C/C++
Methodologies UVM (highly preferred), OVM, or VMM
Protocols AXI, AHB,
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in DV preferably in CPU verification with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering
Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM methodology.
Very good object-oriented programming skills.
Any CPU architecture knowledge (x86, ARM or RISC-V) with test writing/test plan implementation experience.
Any scripting knowledge, preferably python.
Bus interface knowledge like AXI or PCIE
Integration experience with third party VIPs like bus VIPs.
CPU micro-arch knowledge.
Additional Information:
This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:
IndiaAny 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.
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience in digital verification (DV), preferably CPU verification; Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog
- Proficiency in UVM methodology
- Experience with Verilog
- Strong object-oriented programming skills (C/C++)
- CPU architecture knowledge (x86, ARM, or RISC-V) with test writing and test plan implementation experience
- Scripting knowledge (Python or Perl), Python preferred
- Bus interface knowledge (AXI, AHB, PCIe)
- Integration experience with third-party VIPs (bus VIPs)
- CPU micro-architecture knowledge
- Debugging RTL and testbench issues using waveform viewers such as Verdi or SimVision
- Familiarity with alternative verification methodologies (OVM or VMM)
- Knowledge of security architecture and ability to independently own and deliver security-related verification
- Experience defining and closing functional and code coverage (covergroups, coverpoints)
What We Do
The heart of SiFive is RISC-V! SiFive creates the building blocks of RISC-V-based IP that are the inevitable innovative reimagining of every computing platform.
