Server Firmware Architect
As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications. Our unrivaled compute platforms enable leading technology companies to innovate across markets including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits.
About the role
SiFive, the world leader in RISC-V, is seeking an experienced server firmware architect. In this role, you’ll work on both application processor and microcontroller firmware for RISC-V servers, including TianoCore/EDK-II BIOSes, OpenSBI and other M-mode firmware environments, and their RISC-V system integration. You’ll help write and implement platform microcontroller firmware on SiFive reference designs, build BMC software environments, and ensure they work well with our server designs. You’ll debug challenging problems with our system software and validation teams on SiFive designs running in emulation, and collaborate with hardware architects and engineers—both inside SiFive and at RISC-V International—to improve RISC-V platform and system specifications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain EDK-II/TianoCore core
- Write and debug ACPI table and AML code
- Work with ACPI, UEFI, and Devicetree
- Implement DMTF manageability standards
- Develop bare-metal microcontroller code
- Develop and debug software on FPGA and emulation platforms
- Review and write specifications
- Write clean, maintainable C code
- Collaborate with upstream software and standards communities
Requirements
- 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
- Strong track record of writing clean and maintainable C code
Nice to have
- 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
SiFive offers a market-based pay structure that varies by location. The base pay range is a guideline reflecting the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the role’s location. Pay within these ranges depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. For candidates who receive an offer, the starting salary will vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Base Pay Range: (provided in offer)
In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/incentive compensation and/or equity. The role also includes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package covering healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.