Platform Security Hardware Intern at Rivos

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, Hardware SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • RTL design and/or verification tools, flows and methods
  • Familiarity with tools to prove security properties of a system or find vulnerabilities
  • Familiarity with SystemVerilog, FPGA tools
  • Familiarity with mapping security primitives to low-level hardware interfaces, and impact on hardware-software codesign (plus)
  • Familiarity with (RISC-V) assembly/C/C++/Rust (plus)
  • Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication
  • Highly self-motivated and able to work well in a team under aggressive schedules
  • Typically enrolled in a Masters/Ph.D. program in CS/CE/EE

Responsibilities

  • Architecture/microarchitecture definition
  • RTL Design/implementation of security functions
  • Hardware design security verification using formal and non-formal methods

Skills

RTL Design
RTL Verification
SystemVerilog
FPGA
Formal Verification
RISC-V
C
C++
Rust
Hardware-Software Codesign

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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