Platform Technologies Language Design Intern

Job Title

Platform Technologies Language Design Intern

Role Summary

Intern on the Platform Engineering Technologies team supporting and enhancing tools for System-on-Chip (SoC) design. Work focuses on domain-specific languages and toolchains used by SiFive engineers to design and verify RISC-V CPUs, IP, and SoCs.

Typical work includes a project aligned to your skills and interests such as adding features or improving the Chisel language and participating in related open-source communities.

Experience Level

Entry-level — Internship (student or recent graduate). No specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

You will complete a focused project and contribute to language/tool development and verification workflows.

• Design and implement features or enhancements for hardware DSLs (e.g., Chisel).
• Apply object-oriented or functional programming skills to improve tool behavior and ergonomics.
• Contribute to and coordinate with open-source projects (e.g., Chisel, CIRCT).
• Work with engineers to gather feedback and iterate on tooling and user experience.
• Document changes and communicate technical details to team members and users.

Requirements

Core qualifications and desirable skills.

• Must-have: Willingness to learn and share knowledge; effective verbal and written communication skills; experience with object-oriented or functional programming languages.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to hardware design and verification techniques; experience with Scala, Chisel, CIRCT, or contributing to open-source projects.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.