Staff RTL Design Engineer
SiFiveJob Title
Staff RTL Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and implement microarchitecture and RTL for RISC-V CPU cores within a cross-functional engineering team. Deliver production CPU IP and generator-based cores that meet performance, area, power, and quality targets.
Collaborate with verification, physical implementation, and performance teams to take features from specification through implementation and silicon readiness. Role is based in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Experience Level
Senior — typically requires 5+ years of RTL design experience for CPU products.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Architect, design, and implement new features, performance improvements, and ISA extensions in RISC-V CPU core generators.
- Develop microarchitecture specifications and maintain clear design documentation.
- Perform initial sandbox verification and work with the verification team to create and execute comprehensive verification plans.
- Collaborate with physical implementation engineers to meet frequency, area, and power targets and optimize physical design.
- Work with performance modeling teams to evaluate and optimize CPU performance.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and attributes:
- Professional experience with CPU RTL design and microarchitecture development.
- Proficiency in hardware RTL: Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
- Experience with at least one object-oriented and/or functional programming language.
- Attention to detail and focus on producing high-quality designs.
- Strong collaboration skills; able to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Nice-to-have: knowledge of RISC-V architecture; experience with Scala and/or Chisel.
Education Requirements
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, 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.
