CPU Core Design Verification Test Generator Lead (AI)

TL;DR

CPU Core Design Verification Test Generator Lead (RISC-V): Developing and owning the verification strategy and test generator infrastructure for high-performance out-of-order RISC-V CPUs with an accent on ISA and microarchitectural behavior. Focus on creating scaled stimulus, ensuring architectural corner case coverage, and guiding a team of verification engineers.

Location: Hybrid based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $100k - $500k

Company

hirify.global is a leader in cutting-edge AI technology, developing high-performance RISC-V CPUs and a comprehensive AI platform.

What you will do

• Lead the development of CPU core-level test generators for high-performance out-of-order RISC-V cores.
• Own the generator strategy, infrastructure, and methodology for ISA and microarchitectural verification.
• Develop directed and randomized stimulus targeting architectural corner cases, instruction interactions, and complex CPU behavior.
• Support RISC-V certification, including test content, compliance flows, debug, and closure.
• Guide a small team of 4-5 engineers while remaining hands-on with implementation, debug, and verification execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in CPU design verification, test generation, or closely related CPU validation work.
• Experience leading the development of test generators for x86, ARM, or RISC-V ISA environments.
• Deep understanding of CPU ISA behavior, privileged architecture, and high-performance out-of-order CPU microarchitecture.
• Ability to build tools, stimulus, and automation that scale verification across large CPU programs.
• Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology (subject to citizenship, permanent residency, or license approval).
• Must be based in or able to work from Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package including base and variable targets.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge RISC-V CPU design and AI hardware.
• Collaborative environment that values curiosity and solving complex technical challenges.
• Equal opportunity employer with a diverse team of technologists.