Full-Time

Silicon Emulation Engineer

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Rivos

Rivos

201-500 employees

Develops custom high-performance server solutions

Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

Austin, TX, USA + 4 more

More locations: Cambridge, UK | Santa Clara, CA, USA | Fort Collins, CO, USA | Portland, OR, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Verilog
Python
Palladium
C/C++
Requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of digital logic design, CPU/SOC architecture and microarchitecture, and industry standard interfaces and memory subsystems.
  • Experienced level knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Experienced level knowledge C/C++. Relevant knowledge of verification methodologies and tools such as simulators, waveform viewers, build and run automation.
  • Experience with Palladium, Zebu, Veloce, Protium or HAPS.
  • Experience with QEmu or other software simulators is a plus.
  • Experience in simulation acceleration using transactors or vendors provided accelerated verification IP is a plus.
  • Experience in performance analysis/debug techniques.
  • Excellent knowledge of one of the scripting languages such as Python, TCL is a plus.
  • Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self-motivated.
  • Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.
  • PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in technical subject area.
Responsibilities
  • Create and support emulation models from RTL. Drive SOC bringup on emulation platforms, debug test failures and simulation/emulation mismatches.
  • Develop compile and runtime flows to support various emulation usage models such as functional verification, hybrid simulation, post-si debug, power and software/firmware enablement.
  • Develop capabilities to run tests on the emulators and assist in bring-up processes from RTL prototyping through post-silicon validation.
  • Work with Tool vendors to drive the requirements and resolve any tool issues.
  • Drive and Contribute to the methodology and automation improvements to improve Emulation efficiency and value addition.

Rivos develops high-performance and power-efficient server solutions using RISC-V, an open-source hardware instruction set architecture. Their custom hardware is designed to meet the specific needs of enterprise clients, including data centers and cloud service providers, who require reliable systems for extensive data processing and storage. Rivos stands out from competitors by utilizing RISC-V technology, which allows for greater flexibility and customization compared to traditional proprietary solutions. The company's goal is to provide tailored, cost-effective server products and related services that enhance performance and integration within clients' IT infrastructures.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in RISC-V boosts Rivos' market potential in AI and data analytics.
  • Energy-efficient computing trends align with Rivos' power-efficient server solutions.
  • Rivos' recent $250M funding supports expansion into AI and data analytics markets.

What critics are saying

  • Potential legal challenges from established chip manufacturers like Intel and AMD.
  • Pressure from investors for quick returns may affect long-term strategies.
  • Geopolitical risks from international expansion, such as opening an office in Taiwan.

What makes Rivos unique

  • Rivos leverages RISC-V for customizable, open-source server solutions.
  • Focus on power-efficient, high-performance servers sets Rivos apart in the data center market.
  • Rivos' development of an open software stack enhances its competitive edge.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours