Senior Staff Engineer - Design Verification Power Management
SiFiveJob Title
Senior Staff Engineer - Design Verification Power Management
Role Summary
Lead verification and optimization of low-power RISC-V designs and power-management flows with a focus on UPF and power-aware verification. Work closely with microarchitecture and RTL teams to ensure power-quality closure at CPU and block levels and provide technical leadership to the verification team.
This role requires the ability to plan and execute test strategies for new architecture and design features and to mentor junior engineers. The position requires proof of right to work in India and successful background checks; employment may be contingent on export-control authorizations.
Experience Level
Senior - expects 10+ years of relevant industry experience in low-power, power-aware design or power management verification.
Responsibilities
Accountabilities for this role include ownership of verification quality, collaboration with design teams, and team leadership.
- Lead verification and optimization of RISC-V low-power profiles, including UPF.
- Drive quality-closure targets at CPU and block levels.
- Collaborate with microarchitecture and RTL teams to optimize complex power flows.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior verification engineers.
- Participate in test planning and execute verification for new architecture and design features.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; listed succinctly.
- 10+ years' experience in low-power, power-aware verification, or power-management engineering.
- Hands-on UVM testbench development experience (required).
- Experience with power simulation on VCS and UPF flows.
- Scripting experience (Python, Perl, or Tcl).
- Experience assessing power impact at architecture, logic, and circuit levels.
- Proven ability to lead efforts and drive multiple projects to completion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, diverse environment.
- Nice-to-have: experience with core microarchitecture (uArch).
Education Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent, in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering, or VLSI (or equivalent practical experience).
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.
