Full-Time

DFT Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

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
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Verilog
Python
Requirements
  • Good knowledge of digital logic design, microprocessor, debug feature, DFT architecture, CPU architecture, and microarchitecture
  • Knowledge of DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, IEEE1500, MBIST, scan dump, memory dump
  • Knowledge of Verilog and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
  • Knowledge of Verilog / SystemVerilog
  • Knowledge of Python, Shell scripting, Makefiles, TCL 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
  • Define DFT strategy and methodologies
  • Design the DFT features
  • Define test structures, debug structures, and test plans
  • Create test vectors or oversee their creation
  • Collaborate with physical design team to close requirements
  • Validate DFT requirements are being met
  • Work with designers to increase test coverage, debug observability and flexibility
  • Verify post-PD designs meet DFT requirements
  • Work with verification engineers, stepping in to do run tests when needed

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 within clients' systems.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RISC-V's growing traction in AI expands Rivos' market beyond traditional servers.
  • Increased demand for power-efficient solutions aligns with Rivos' technology offerings.
  • Partnerships with cloud providers offer growth opportunities for Rivos.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges from established chip manufacturers could impact Rivos' operations.
  • Rapid tech advancements in AI may outpace Rivos' development capabilities.
  • Competitive AI chip market could pressure Rivos' pricing and margins.

What makes Rivos unique

  • Rivos leverages RISC-V for customizable, open-source server solutions.
  • Focus on power-efficient, high-performance computing sets Rivos apart in the server market.
  • Rivos targets enterprise clients with tailored hardware for specific workloads.

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