Lead Debug/Trace/Profiling Design Engineer

Job Title

Lead Debug/Trace/Profiling Design Engineer

Role Summary

SiFive is seeking a hardware design technical lead to drive the design of debug, trace, and profiling IP for RISC-V architecture. The role focuses on creating highly customizable processor cores and leveraging hardware design to match software development agility.

Experience Level

Senior level, with 7+ years of industry experience in architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL design for debug/trace/profiling hardware.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting, designing, and implementing debug, trace, and profiling hardware.
• Collaborating with architecture, software, and hardware teams for exploration and specification.
• Implementing RTL generators for self-configuring design elements.
• Integrating design content into SiFive’s Chisel/FIRRTL framework and contributing to improvements.
• Performing verification and creating test plans.
• Maintaining documentation and promoting collaborative design culture.

Requirements

Please ensure you possess the following:

• Knowledge in debug, trace, and profiling architecture.
• Familiarity with debug interfaces such as JTAG.
• Understanding of CPU architectures and SoC design.
• Experience with debugging tools and profiling methods.
• Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL.
• Attention to detail and focus on high-quality design.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language.
• Knowledge of Chisel/Scala, RISC-V architecture, and Git/Jira/Confluence is a plus.

Education Requirements

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

About the Company

Company: SiFive

Headquarters: San Mateo, California, United States

SiFive is a pioneering company in the RISC-V ecosystem, focused on transforming the future of computing by delivering high-performance, data-intensive RISC-V solutions. Their compute platforms empower leading technology firms to innovate across various markets, including AI, machine learning, and automotive sectors. SiFive is recognized for its commitment to ongoing innovation and fostering collaboration among talented teams, impacting lives by enabling advanced chip design.