SOC Physical Design Verification Engineer - Full Time at Rivos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of the challenges associated with deep sub-micron process nodes
  • Hands-on experience in closure and tapeout of large hierarchical designs
  • Experience with industry standard physical verification tools (Siemens Calibre)
  • Strong scripting skills in tcl and python
  • Ability and taste for solving complex problems
  • Efficient written and verbal communication
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Self starter and highly motivated
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and be productive under aggressive schedules
  • PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in EE, EECS or CS

Responsibilities

  • Develop our PDV methodology and infrastructure to enable the verification flow of large SoCs
  • Perform full chip integration and run the complete suite of physical verification checks
  • Provide guidance to the implementation teams throughout the project to enable early convergence and final closure
  • Interface with various internal and external design teams to ensure the high quality of their deliverables and successful integration
  • Work with the package and floorplan teams to define padring and bump map design
  • Collaborate with our technology team to define flows and integrate foundry PDK data

Skills

Calibre
Tcl
Python
Physical Verification
PDV Methodology
SoC Integration
Tapeout
Padring
Bump Map
Foundry PDK
Hierarchical Designs

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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