SiFive, a semiconductor technology company known for its RISC-V processor IP, employs roughly 230 people worldwide. Recent staffing data shows 33 new hires and 27 departures, indicating modest net growth while maintaining a relatively stable workforce. The company’s headcount profile suggests a blend of core engineering talent supported by business, sales, and operational teams necessary to bring open-source chip designs to market.
Engineering is the largest group at SiFive, accounting for about 63% of all employees with 147 engineers focused on silicon design, verification, and software tooling. Business Management follows with 18 employees, while Sales and Support employs 16 people who connect chip-makers and device manufacturers with SiFive’s IP. Finance & Administration (15), Information Technology (14), and Marketing & Product (10) provide essential operational and go-to-market support. Human Resources, Education, Quality, and a small “Other” category round out the remaining staff, underscoring a lean structure outside the core technical organization.
SiFive’s talent is distributed across multiple hubs, with the largest single concentration in San Francisco (54 employees). Additional California offices in San Jose (12), Berkeley (11), and Santa Clara (6) reinforce its presence in Silicon Valley. Outside California, Austin hosts 18 employees, Bengaluru supports 14, and smaller teams operate in Portland, Boston, and New York. An “Other” segment of 104 employees points to a sizable remote or globally dispersed workforce, highlighting the company’s flexible approach to hiring specialized semiconductor expertise wherever it can be found.