Staff Engineer - DV

Job Title

Staff Engineer - DV

Role Summary

Senior design verification engineer on the CPU verification team responsible for SystemVerilog/UVM test development for high-performance RISC-V CPUs. Work includes writing targeted tests, using internal test generators, implementing test plans, and integrating third‑party verification IP.

This role is based in Bengaluru and requires authorization to work in India; offers are contingent on satisfactory background checks and export-control authorization where required.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 7–12 years of experience in design verification, preferably with CPU verification experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing verification tests, driving coverage closure, and integrating verification components.

• Develop SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and verification environments for CPU features.
• Write targeted test cases and use test generators to produce directed tests for CPU verification.
• Implement and execute test plans to achieve coverage goals and validate microarchitecture behavior.
• Integrate and validate third‑party VIPs (e.g., bus VIPs) within the verification environment.
• Work with internal test generators and tools to target coverage and test‑plan scenarios.

Requirements

Key technical skills and experience required or strongly preferred.

• Must-have: Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
• Must-have: Strong object-oriented programming skills.
• Must-have: Experience in CPU verification and test writing/test-plan implementation.
• Must-have: Scripting experience, preferably Python.
• Must-have: Bus interface experience such as AXI or PCIe.
• Must-have: Experience integrating third‑party VIPs.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with CPU architectures (RISC‑V, ARM, x86) and verification of high‑performance CPU features.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (the posting specifies a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering).

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.