Full-Time
Design Verification Engineer
Posted on 11/15/2024
Rivos
201-500 employees
Develops custom RISC-V server solutions
Compensation Overview
$151.1k - $155kAnnually
Entry
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Hybrid position.
- Master’s or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field
- Must have prior coursework or project experience in each of the following:
- Cache coherence protocol and network-on-chip design.
- Debug and triage simulation test failures via waveform and logs.
- Object oriented programming, C, C++, System Verilog, Python, Perl, and algorithm.
- Parallel Computer Architecture.
- Silicon Design verification for High performance Coherent Fabric following coherence protocol like MESI etc.
- Collaborate closely with architect team, RTL designer team, and other Fabric verification teams to define functional correctness.
- Develop tests using assembly, C/C++, SystemVerilog, or test vectors based on predefined plans, while also creating coverage monitors to assess comprehensive feature coverage and reach tape out quality.
- Implement SystemVerilog or C-based checkers for design end-to-end verification, write assertions, and employ formal verification techniques to assess design correctness if needed.
- Develop test bench from scratch and create directed/constrained random test cases.
- Diligently investigate and triage test failures from RTL simulations, and meticulously track and document identified issues.
- Manage project schedules, offer support for cross-functional engineering efforts, and assist in enhancing verification workflows, automation scripts, and regression testing procedures.
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 and cost-effective server products while also offering support and consulting services to ensure optimal integration with clients' existing systems.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$243.2M
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2021
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 14%2 year growth
↑ 14%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rivos' recent funding round of over $250M provides substantial capital for R&D and market expansion.
- The company's focus on RISC-V technology allows for cost-effective and highly customizable server solutions, appealing to enterprise clients with specific needs.
- Rivos' entry into the AI and data analytics markets offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to undercut established players like Nvidia.
What critics are saying
- The competitive landscape in the server and AI chip markets is intense, with established giants like Nvidia posing significant challenges.
- Rivos' reliance on the relatively new and evolving RISC-V architecture may present integration and adoption hurdles for potential clients.
What makes Rivos unique
- Rivos leverages the open-source RISC-V architecture, offering flexibility and customization that proprietary solutions lack.
- The company's focus on high-performance, power-efficient, and secure server solutions specifically tailored for enterprise clients sets it apart from more generalized competitors.
- Rivos' significant funding, including over $250M raised, positions it to aggressively innovate and compete in the AI and data analytics markets.
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