Sr| Staff Software Engineer

💰 $8,960 - $14,336 (Est.) 📍 Boston

Job Description

Qualifications
8+ years or experience developing System Software (boot loaders, Linux kernel, Linux distributions – Yocto, Android, etc)
Direct hands-on open source software contributions and experience
Knowledge of build and integration systems
Experience with hardware bring-up, peripheral drivers, debugging, and validation on specific CPU architectures
Leadership experience with distributed teams
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
Benefits
21+,000.00 - 2+0,000.00
Pay & Benefits
Consistent with SiFive values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity
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
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!
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be a part of the team that develops Bare Metal and Linux distributions for SiFive Platforms
Working with the internal team and external partners, you will be responsible for the development and support of the software distributions for SiFive development boards
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and get to market the software for the latest SiFive technologies
Develop and own the software roadmap for SiFive development boards
Collaborate with internal teams (Product teams, Technical teams) and with external partners to execute the software roadmap
Inculcate and follow the best Open Source software practices for a fully Open Source BSP model for the SiFive boards
Develop the support structure and support the SiFive development boards software
Beyond the software for the development boards, contribute to the SiFive System Software features for the most advanced RISC-V IP
Job description
About SiFive

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.

Our constant innovation and ongoing success is down to our amazing teams of incredibly talented people, who collaborate and support each other to come up with truly groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Solutions that will have a huge impact on people's lives; making the world a better place, one processor at a time.

Are you ready?

To learn more about SiFive’s phenomenal success and to see why we have won the GSA’s prestigious Most Respected Private Company Award (for the fourth time!), check out our website and Glassdoor pages.

Job Description:

SiFive is looking to hire a hands-on System Software leader to own the software for the SiFive boards programs. In this role, you will be a part of the team that develops Bare Metal and Linux distributions for SiFive Platforms. Working with the internal team and external partners, you will be responsible for the development and support of the software distributions for SiFive development boards. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and get to market the software for the latest SiFive technologies.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and own the software roadmap for SiFive development boards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product teams, Technical teams) and with external partners to execute the software roadmap.
• Inculcate and follow the best Open Source software practices for a fully Open Source BSP model for the SiFive boards.
• Develop the support structure and support the SiFive development boards software.
• Beyond the software for the development boards, contribute to the SiFive System Software features for the most advanced RISC-V IP.

Requirements:
• 8+ years or experience developing System Software (boot loaders, Linux kernel, Linux distributions – Yocto, Android, etc)
• Breath of experience across the Linux software stack, with in-depth development expertise with the Linux kernel preferred.
• Direct hands-on open source software contributions and experience.
• Knowledge of build and integration systems.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, peripheral drivers, debugging, and validation on specific CPU architectures.
• Leadership experience with distributed teams.

Compensation range:

21+,000.00 - 2+0,000.00

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

United States of America

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.

SiFive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

California residents: please see our job candidate notice for more information on how we handle your personal information and your privacy rights: Privacy Policy Document.

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