Distinguished Formal Verification Architect

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Job Description:

The Role:

Distinguished Formal Verification Architect with expertise in defining end-to-end verification strategies for complex SoC and IP subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Deep expertise in complexity management, abstraction techniques and exhaustive verification.

• Expert in identifying high-risk architectural corners and developing formal methodology.

• Adept at proof convergence and thinking in terms of correct-by construction, working not just with individual designs but classes of design. 

As the Architect, it is important to go beyond application of formal techniques to understand the design and find ways to improve the quality of verification by reshaping the implementation.

Requirements

• Multiple years of experience with formal verification of cutting edge HW designs.

• Experience with model checkers such as VCFormal, Jasper Gold.

• Proficient in working with large designs and standard practices for abstractions, etc. for dealing with large systems

• Excellent understanding of HW design and idioms, e.g. CPU microarchitecture, communications fabrics, protocols, etc, and how to map them to formal verification needs

• Strong logical thinking

• Strategic thinking and ownership to close verification with formal methods or formal/simulation co-verification

Nice to Have

• Functional programming in languages such as Scala, OCaml, Haskell

• Experience / understanding of SAT, SMT, Model Checkers will be a plus

• Familiarity with theorem provers

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:

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