Full-Time

I/O Subsystem Architect

Posted on 6/27/2024

Rivos

Rivos

201-500 employees

Develops custom RISC-V server solutions

Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA + 3 more

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

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Python
Requirements
  • This is an architecture lead position so a senior level of experience is expected.
  • Thorough knowledge of I/O Subsystem architecture
  • Experience with high bandwidth Ethernet NIC and/or PCIe Ports (and prepared to provide architecture leadership for interfacing to both)
  • Experience with Datacenter class RAS, QoS and Security (working with the security team)
  • Knowledge of on-chip network protocols: AMBA, AXI, CHI, ACE, Tilelink or APB.
  • Experience with RDMA, RoCEv2, or Infiniband is useful
  • Experience with SERDES based PHYs, or Die-to-die (eg UCIe) is useful
  • Experience with system-level network topologies such as rings, mesh, torus, fat-trees is useful
  • Knowledge of cache coherent memory systems and interconnect is useful
  • Knowledge of SystemVerilog or Verilog, C or C++, scripting languages such as Python
  • Experience with functional and performance simulators
  • Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
  • Understanding of low power architecture techniques
  • Understanding of high performance techniques and trade-offs for I/O
  • Industry experience as well as PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical subject area.
Responsibilities
  • As a I/O Subsystem Architect, you will own or participate in the following:
  • Architecture development and specification - from early high-level architectural exploration through micro architectural direction and writing a detailed specification
  • Memory (PCIe/CXL) and Network (Ethernet) style I/O subsystems, their connection to the internal fabric, RAS and Security requirements, bandwidth and latency targets
  • Development, assessment, and refinement of Architecture to target power, performance, area, and timing goals
  • Helping produce and review validation plans for functionality and performance

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 in the competitive server market by utilizing RISC-V technology, which allows for greater flexibility and customization compared to traditional proprietary solutions. This enables Rivos to offer tailored and cost-effective products. The company generates revenue by selling specialized servers and may also provide related services like hardware support and consulting. Rivos aims to address the unique demands of high-performance computing environments while ensuring security and efficiency.

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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Flexible Work Hours

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