Field Application Engineer (Senior) at Rivos

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a technical support or application engineering role, preferably with experience in GPGPU or CPU technologies. Strong technical proficiency is required, including a strong understanding of server and PC architecture, familiarity with board-level interfaces, knowledge of high-speed and high-power system design, board-level analog and digital circuit design expertise, and test automation experience using Python or similar tools. HDL experience is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Field Application Engineer will serve as the primary technical contact for customers and partners, including ODMs and OEMs, offering guidance on integrating the company’s product into their systems and delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations. They will assist customers with application deployment, provide training on best practices, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, collaborate with internal engineering to align product offerings with customer requirements, and create technical documents, application notes, and user guides. The FAE will also be responsible for post-sales support, proactively identifying and resolving technical challenges, and traveling as needed to support customer engagements and training sessions.

Skills

Python
UART
I2C
SPI
JTAG
DDR
PCIe
Ethernet
HDL
Server Architecture
PC Architecture
Board Design
Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits
Test Automation

Rivos

Develops custom RISC-V server solutions

About Rivos

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 in the competitive server market by utilizing RISC-V technology, which allows for greater flexibility and customization compared to traditional proprietary solutions. This enables Rivos to offer tailored and cost-effective products. The company generates revenue by selling specialized servers and may also provide related services like hardware support and consulting. Rivos aims to address the unique demands of high-performance computing environments while ensuring security and efficiency.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$243.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consulting, Hardware, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential legal challenges from established chip manufacturers like Intel and AMD.
Pressure from investors for quick returns may affect long-term strategies.
Geopolitical risks from international expansion, such as opening an office in Taiwan.

Differentiation

Rivos leverages RISC-V for customizable, open-source server solutions.
Focus on power-efficient, high-performance servers sets Rivos apart in the data center market.
Rivos' development of an open software stack enhances its competitive edge.

Upsides

Growing interest in RISC-V boosts Rivos' market potential in AI and data analytics.
Energy-efficient computing trends align with Rivos' power-efficient server solutions.
Rivos' recent $250M funding supports expansion into AI and data analytics markets.

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