SiFive

Server Firmware Architect

SiFive$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in firmware architecture, specifically with EDK-II/TianoCore
  • Proven ability to write and debug ACPI table and AML code
  • Solid understanding of UEFI and Device Tree standards
  • Knowledge of DMTF manageability standards
  • Experience in developing bare metal microcontroller firmware
  • Familiarity with software development on FPGA and emulation platforms
  • Strong ability to review and write technical specifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing clean and maintainable C code.

Responsibilities

  • Develop application processor and microcontroller firmware for RISC-V servers
  • Work on TianoCore/EDK-II BIOSes and OpenSBI environments
  • Implement platform microcontroller firmware on SiFive reference designs
  • Build BMC software environments aligned with server designs
  • Debug complex issues in collaboration with system software and validation teams
  • Collaborate with hardware architects and engineers to enhance RISC-V specifications
  • Engage with industry software and standards communities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance
  • Variable or incentive compensation opportunities
  • Potential for equity participation
  • Flexible schedules to accommodate personal needs and enhance productivity.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

The Role

Do you want to be part of the RISC-V revolution? RISC-V and SiFive are redefining computing platforms for the 21st century.  SiFive, the world leader in RISC-V, is seeking an experienced server f\irmware architect.  In this role, you’ll be working on both application processor and microcontroller firmware for RISC-V servers.  You’ll work on TianoCore/EDK-II BIOSes, OpenSBI and other M-mode firmware environments, and their RISC-V system integration, working with upstream software and standards communities as necessary.  You’ll help write and implement platform microcontroller firmware on SiFive reference designs.  You’ll build BMC software environments, ensuring that they work well with our server designs.  You’ll debug challenging problems, working with our system software and system validation teams, on SiFive designs running in emulation.  And you’ll work with hardware architects and engineers, both inside SiFive and at RISC-V International, to improve RISC-V platform and system specifications. 

What we need to see

  • Experience developing and maintaining EDK-II/Tianocore core

  • Experience writing and debugging ACPI table and AML code

  • Experience with ACPI, UEFI, and Devicetree

  • Experience with DMTF manageability standards

  • Experience developing bare metal microcontroller code

  • Experience developing and debugging software on FPGA and emulation platforms 

  • Experience reviewing and writing specifications

  • A strong track record of writing clean and maintainable C code

Ways to stand out

  • Familiarity with the RISC-V architecture

  • Familiarity with OpenBMC and other BMC software environments

  • Familiarity with Rust

  • Familiarity with system power management 

  • Familiarity with PCIe 

  • Familiarity with debugging systems via hardware debuggers 

  • Familiarity with virtualization

  • Experience working with hardware RTL engineers

  • Experience working with standards groups

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with SiFive values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location.  Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. 

For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location.  The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

Base Pay Range

In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity.  In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more! 

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in

United States of America

Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.

About SiFive

SiFive is a semiconductor company that designs and develops custom chips based on the RISC-V instruction set architecture. The company was founded in 2015 by a team of experts in computer architecture and chip design and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. SiFive's mission is to democratize access to custom silicon and enable innovation for all. The company has raised over $190 million in funding to date and has partnerships with several leading technology companies.
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300 employees
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Founded
2015

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