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Must have14
5+ Years of experience with Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering
Own DV for major OOO core subsystems
Translate ISA + micro‑architecture specifications into detailed verification plans and test strategies
Architect and implement System Verilog/UVM testbenches for OOO cores and subsystems
Define and evolve DV methodology for OOO verification
Define coverage models and sign‑off criteria
Develop and maintain assertion sets (SVA) for key OOO properties
Drive coverage closure and sign‑off for owned blocks
Lead debug of complex failures
Work closely with Micro‑architecture and RTL teams to refine designs for correctness and verifiability
Work closely with Performance/modeling teams to align micro‑arch behavior with models and performance targets
Work closely with Post‑silicon teams to reproduce and root‑cause silicon issues in pre‑silicon DV
Mentor junior and mid‑level DV engineers in OOO micro‑architecture concepts and debug
Provide technical leadership across projects
Eligibility2
Successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in India
Authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or ability to obtain necessary export license(s) or other approvals
Skills
System Verilog
UVM
About SiFive
As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world. SiFive’s unrivaled compute platforms are continuing to enable leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits.
At SiFive, we are always excited to connect with talented individuals, who are just as passionate about driving innovation and changing the world as we are.
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Job Description:
As part of complex out‑of‑order (OOO) CPU cores verification, we are looking for the role, where you will own verification strategy, methodology, and execution for major core blocks, drive coverage and sign‑off, and act as a technical leader and mentor within the DV team.
Key Responsibilities
Education & Experience:
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5+ Years of experience with Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering
Memory ordering and coherence violations across cores and caches.
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TLB/MMU and privilege/protection corner cases.
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Work closely with:
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Micro‑architecture and RTL teams to refine designs for correctness and verifiability.
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Performance/modeling teams to align micro‑arch behavior with models and performance targets.
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Post‑silicon teams to reproduce and root‑cause silicon issues in pre‑silicon DV.
Mentoring & Influence
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Mentor junior and mid‑level DV engineers in:
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OOO micro‑architecture concepts and debug.
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Testbench design, stimulus generation, coverage, and methodology.
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Provide technical leadership across projects:
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Lead DV design and reviews, contribute to architecture/micro‑architecture reviews from a verification perspective.
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Champion best practices in DV and help set technical direction for core verification.
Additional Information:
This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:
India
Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.
SiFive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.