Software Engineering Intern - RISC‑V CPU
SiFive
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:
You will be joining a team with strong passion and clear purpose: democratizing access to silicon in order to unlock customer roadmaps and enable new product experiences in exciting, fast‑growing markets.
## What You Will Work On
As an intern on the SiFive Software/Hardware team, you will:
Contribute to a high‑end RISC‑V CPU project
Inspect and analyze the behavior of major applications on high‑performance CPU cores
Work with FireSim and FPGA‑based development platforms to evaluate and validate CPU designs
## What You Will Learn
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:
Deepen your understanding of RISC‑V instructions, including vector C/C++ intrinsics and assembly programming
Build a strong software systems background, including the full life cycle of bare‑metal and Linux programs on a high‑end RISC‑V CPU
Apply your computer science knowledge to diagnose issues, design experiments, and implement solutions for real‑world problems
## Academic Background
Currently pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering (preferred), or a related scientific field such as Mathematics
M.S. 2nd‑year students are preferred; M.S. 1st‑year students and recent B.S. graduates entering an M.S. program will also be considered
## Technical Skills
You do not need to meet every single qualification listed below—if you are excited about this role and meet some of them, we still strongly encourage you to apply; the more you match, the stronger your application. We care deeply about your curiosity, ability to learn, and growth potential, even if your prior experience is limited.
**Required / Strongly Preferred**
Proficiency in one or more of: C, C++, Python, or Java
Experience with SIMD and/or vector programming
Familiarity with build systems such as CMake, Make, and templating tools like Jinja2
Solid debugging, testing, and performance analysis skills
Experience with Linux command‑line environments and common utilities
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and GitHub
**Nice to Have**
Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, pytest) and relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
Hands‑on experience with AI agents and/or command‑line (CLI) productivity tools
Understanding of processor or SoC architecture
Familiarity with major ML training frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and common inference runtimes (e.g., TensorFlow Lite and Micro, ExecuTorch, ONNX Runtime, TVM)
## Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
Eager and willing to learn
Open‑minded and collaborative, with a willingness to share ideas and knowledge
Positive, proactive, and able to take initiative in a fast‑moving environment
Additional Information:
This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:
TaiwanAny 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.