Full-Time
Analog Mixed Signal Design
Posted on 11/18/2024
Rivos
201-500 employees
Develops custom high-performance server solutions
Senior
Cambridge, UK
Hybrid position based in Cambridge, UK.
- Strong track record of architect, develop, verification and validation of complete silicon IPs
- Deep understanding of bandgaps, bias, opamps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, PLLs, feedback and compensation techniques, DCDC converters
- In-depth knowledge and good understanding of analog design techniques.
- Experience in digital integration of analog IPs with chip level integration team
- Experience in developing behavior modeling a plus
- Experience IP design management or vendor management a plus
- Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC design
- Hand-on experience with IP lab characterization using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
- Experience in working with production test engineers to produce test plans and design for testability details
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player with an ability to encourage team members
- MS (preferred in EE) plus 8 years
- PhD (preferred in EE) plus 5 years
- Responsible for design and spec development and design of analog blocks for advanced mixed-signal / analog circuits.
- Write detailed design specification and will be in close collaboration with the system architect, circuit designers and design verification engineers.
- Work on behavioral modeling of analog blocks and support design verification to ensure bug free silicon.
- Lead development of analog blocks in collaboration with external vendors and lead integration, test plan and characterization efforts.
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
↑ 11%1 year growth
↑ 14%2 year growth
↑ 14%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for open-source hardware boosts RISC-V technology adoption.
- Recent $250M funding enhances R&D, accelerating product innovation.
- Rise of AI workloads creates opportunities for Rivos' specialized hardware.
What critics are saying
- Potential patent infringement issues as RISC-V gains popularity.
- Increased competition from Nvidia and Intel in AI and data center markets.
- Supply chain vulnerabilities due to reliance on Taiwan-based suppliers.
What makes Rivos unique
- Rivos leverages RISC-V, offering flexibility not available in proprietary solutions.
- Focus on power-efficient, secure server solutions tailored for enterprise clients.
- Custom hardware design allows Rivos to meet specific workload demands efficiently.
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