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: About the Role We are seeking an innovative Design Automation Engineer to drive the development and integration of advanced design methodologies and data analytics for our high-performance chip designs. In this role, you will build data-driven tracking platforms, manage flow releases, and leverage modern automation—including AI agents—to accelerate Physical Design (PD) execution and optimize Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) metrics. Key Responsibilities PPA Analytics Platform: Build, maintain, and own a unified PPA repository, comprehensive dashboards, and advanced PPA scaling methodologies. Flow Integration & Release Management: Manage and integrate all recipe changes within our internal flows, taking full ownership of flow release cycles. Memory Compiler Optimization: Collaborate closely with the platform engineering teams to streamline, optimize, and support the memory compiler flow. Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with Platform Engineering and Platform Technologies teams to seamlessly integrate compiler-level and internal CAD solutions. PD Execution Support: Develop a deep, functional understanding of our internal systems to provide robust, day-to-day support for the Physical Design execution teams. Required Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant industry experience. Coding & Scripting: Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, specifically Python and TCL, to drive flow automation and tool development. Data & Dashboards: Hands-on experience designing and managing databases and visualization platforms, with a strong focus on SQL and Grafana. AI-Driven Development: Demonstrated ability to leverage AI agents and modern AI tools to develop innovative CAD solutions and accelerate coding tasks. Design Flow Foundation: Solid foundational understanding of the digital ASIC design flow, specifically spanning from Synthesis through Static Timing Analysis (STA). Preferred Qualifications Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for managing flow releases. Advanced Analytics: Experience building complex data pipelines or handling large-scale engineering data for PPA optimization. Additional Information: This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in: India 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. Championed by leaders who chose to make a real difference, SiFive led the RISC-V revolution—creating a tremendous wave with the strength to remove economic hurdles and create opportunities for all. Now that we’ve made history, you have the opportunity to write the future. If you love to be challenged, you can join the best of the best and get rewarded for doing something that truly matters.

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