SoC Performance Modeling at Rivos

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge in SoC architecture and performance trade-offs in areas of cache coherency, caches, DDR, PCIe/CXL, Ethernet, and/or NoCs
  • Proficient at SW programming with good understanding of C/C++, Python, and modular object oriented software development
  • Knowledge of SystemVerilog and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools (plus)
  • Experienced in SoC perf model development with good skills in performance analysis
  • Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self-motivated
  • Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules
  • PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in technical subject area
  • All levels of talent, from entrance to advanced level of experience

Responsibilities

  • Work with architecture and design teams to design and implement the performance model
  • Validate the model and RTL performance model against the specification and correlate the model with RTL
  • Plan and analyze results of performance studies for different micro-architectural proposals
  • Rollup and present results and recommendations
  • Implement and enhance the performance modeling infrastructure
  • Provide feedback to the architecture and design teams regarding the micro-architectural choices that may have been made

Skills

C/C++
Python
SystemVerilog
SoC architecture
cache coherency
caches
DDR
PCIe
CXL
Ethernet
NoCs
performance modeling
RTL
performance analysis

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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