Staff / Sr. Staff Engineer DV

Job Title

Staff / Sr. Staff Engineer DV

Role Summary

Lead verification of low-power RISC‑V CPU designs, focusing on power-aware methodologies and UPF flows. Work closely with microarchitecture and RTL teams to achieve quality closure at CPU and block levels.

Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and participate in test planning and execution for new architecture and design features.

Experience Level

Senior-level — typically 7+ years of relevant experience in low-power verification, power-aware design, or power management.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include verification ownership, driving quality closure, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring.

• Lead verification and optimization of low-power profiles and UPF flows.
• Define and drive quality-closure targets at CPU and block levels.
• Collaborate with microarchitecture and RTL teams to optimize complex power flows.
• Plan and execute verification and test activities for new architecture and design features.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior verification engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience. Nice-to-have items noted.

• 7+ years of experience in low-power, power-aware, or power-management verification.
• Hands-on UVM testbench development experience (required).
• Experience with power simulation using VCS and UPF.
• Scripting experience in Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience assessing power impact at architecture, RTL, and circuit levels.
• Experience leading efforts and managing multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, diverse environment.
• Core microarchitecture experience is highly desirable.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering, 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.