Staff Engineer - DV
SiFiveJob Title
Staff Engineer - DV
Role Summary
Work as a senior design verification engineer on high-performance CPU verification for RISC-V processors. You will develop SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, write targeted tests, and drive coverage closure in collaboration with design and architecture teams.
Experience Level
Senior — suggested 7–12 years of verification experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities involve verification development, test generation, and integration to validate CPU functionality and coverage.
- Design and implement SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and verification components.
- Write directed and randomized tests; use and extend test generators to produce targeted scenarios for CPU verification.
- Implement test plans and drive functional and structural coverage closure.
- Integrate third-party VIPs (e.g., bus VIPs) and validate bus interfaces.
- Collaborate with architects, RTL designers, and other verification engineers to debug and triage issues.
- Automate test flow and verification tasks using scripts and verification infrastructure.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience for the role.
- Extensive experience in design verification (preferably CPU verification).
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
- Strong object-oriented programming skills.
- Experience writing tests and implementing test plans for CPU architectures (x86, ARM, or RISC-V).
- Scripting experience, preferably Python, for test generation and automation.
- Familiarity with bus interfaces such as AXI or PCIe.
- Experience integrating and validating third-party VIPs.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical/Computer Engineering) as stated in the posting.
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.
