Server Firmware Architect

The Role

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 firmware 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build BMC software environments, ensuring that they work well with our server designs.
• Debug challenging problems, working with our system software and system validation teams, on SiFive designs running in emulation.
• Work with hardware architects and engineers, both inside SiFive and at RISC-V International, to improve RISC-V platform and system specifications.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Familiarity with working with hardware RTL engineers
• Familiarity with working with standards groups

Skills

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
Familiarity with working with hardware RTL engineers
Familiarity with working with standards groups

Benefits

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!