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Cache Microarchitecture & Logic Design

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Rivos

Rivos

201-500 employees

Develops custom RISC-V server solutions

Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

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
Computer Hardware Engineering
Requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of microprocessor or SOC design with 2+ years of direct work experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • High performance cache controllers - pipeline design, hazard detection, parity/ECC generation, coherency policies, replacement policies
  • Coherent on-chip Fabrics for high performance SOCs and design of associated control structures
  • Knowledge of SystemVerilog
  • Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
  • Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
  • Understanding of low power microarchitecture techniques
  • Understanding of high performance techniques and trade-offs in a CPU microarchitecture
  • Experience in C or C++ programming
  • PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in technical subject area.
Responsibilities
  • As a Cache Microarchitecture & Logic Design Engineer, you will own or participate in the following:
  • Microarchitecture development and specification - from early high-level architectural exploration through micro architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification
  • Development, assessment, and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area, and timing goals
  • Design delivery - work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability and power
  • Validation - support test bench development and simulation for functional and performance verification
  • Performance exploration and correlation - explore high performance strategies and validate that the RTL design meets targeted 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 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

$250M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
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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.