LLVM Principal Engineer

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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.

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Work with SiFive's architecture teams to improve performance for SiFive CPUs, vector processors and accelerators
• Work with SiFive's benchmarking and libraries team to analyze performance results and suggest new backend optimizations and additional improvements to the generated code
• Work with SiFive's release teams ensure high quality releases to SiFive customers
• Work with SiFive's field team and customers to analyze problems, suggest solutions and continuously improve SiFive software
• Work with RISC-V and LLVM ecosystem and developer communities to build and improve RISC-V open source software solutions around the globe

Requirements:

• Proficient in compiler design and in performance analysis tools
• 5+ years of compiler development experience including 3+ years of experience in LLVM with a focus in compiler backend
• Expertise in LLVM vectorization and other LLVM IR and backend optimizations
• M.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent hands-on C/C++ programming skills applied to industry standard C/C++ compilers
• Good communication and documentation skills and self-motivation
• You should have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of leading and influencing others in the organization and in the communities

Additional skills/expertise we will recognize:

• AI/ML software stack development
• MLIR optimizations
• Parallel programming models and corresponding components development, compilers and runtimes
• Heterogeneous and multiprocessing systems programming
• Performance libraries development
• Software profiling and optimizations
• HW/SW co-design experience
• Track of records of contribution in open source communities
• GPU/NPU programming
• Working experience in popular compilers

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.

The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

Base Pay Range $223,560.00-$273,240.00

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 the 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.

As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations.