Confidential Computing Software Architect

As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world. SiFive’s unrivaled compute platforms are continuing to enable leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits.

At SiFive, we are always excited to connect with talented individuals, who are just as passionate about driving innovation and changing the world as we are.  

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Job Description:

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 RISC-V leader, is seeking an experienced confidential computing software architect.  In this role, you’ll help plan and implement the software and firmware for confidential computing on RISC-V and SiFive platforms.   You’ll work with CPU, SoC platform, security, and software architects and engineers to implement confidential computing and develop groundbreaking new security features.  You’ll engage with customers and partners to help determine the future of platform security on RISC-V.  And you’ll engage with the RISC-V International and RISE to help drive the state of the art of computer security.

What we need to see

• Prior experience implementing system software for confidential compute workloads

• Familiarity with existing confidential compute approaches on Intel, AMD, and ARM platforms

• Familiarity with peripheral security and integrity standards, including PCI IDE and TDISP and DMTF SPDM

• Familiarity with hypervisors and virtualization issues, particularly in Linux

• Familiarity with trusted execution environments (TEEs) 

• A strong software engineering background, and be proficient in C

• Experience writing and reviewing hardware and software specifications

Ways to stand out

• Familiarity with the RISC-V architecture

• Familiarity with language-based approaches and formal verification approaches to improving system security (e.g., Rust, Ada SPARK, Frama-C)

• Familiarity with mobile device security considerations and solutions

• Familiarity with common cryptographic algorithms and systems

• Basic understanding of public key cryptography

• Familiarity with lightweight userspace sandboxing ISA extensions

• Familiarity with microarchitectural side-channel attacks and mitigations

• Experience working with CPU and RTL engineers and architects

• Experience working with standards groups

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! 

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in

Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.

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