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Software Development and Test Intern

SiFive

SiFive

Software Engineering
hsinchu, east district, hsinchu city, taiwan
Posted on Mar 31, 2026

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:

We are seeking a Software Development and Test Intern to join our Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Team. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in Software Automated Test or Software Quality Assurance. This role involves testing RISC-V software on QEMU/FPGA for various SiFive Hardware Products. The successful applicant will collaborate with Software and Hardware Development teams to define, automate, and integrate Functional, Feature, Integration, Performance, and Regression test cases into the CI/CD pipeline, as well as triage and manage detected issues. This position is located in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain CI/CD test automation pipelines.
  • Triage software test failures, conduct root cause analysis, and manage issue status in collaboration with Software and Hardware Development teams.
  • Exhibit initiative, be proactive, and assume full accountability for assigned tasks and initiatives.
  • Contribute meaningfully towards organizational goals and objectives.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • In-depth working knowledge of Linux environments.
  • Experience with Development/Test tools such as Git, GitHub, and Jenkins; Experience with automated test frameworks such as Robot Framework or PyTest is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in programming using Python and Bash; Programming knowledge in C and C++ is a valuable asset.
  • Experience with build tools or frameworks such as Make, CMake, and Yocto; Experience with embedded software including Toolchain, QEMU, Linux, Library, or ML is a plus.
  • Must possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information:

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

Taiwan

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.