Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.
Join Tenstorrent as a Chiplet Verification Architect and take the lead on verifying next-generation, high-performance chiplets. You’ll define and drive verification strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to ensure high quality verification of our products to meet the highest standards of functionality, performance, and reliability.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX.
We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.
Who You Are
- A seasoned verification leader who enjoys solving tough problems and mentoring others.
- Experience in the full life-cycle of product development - from point of conception to delivery of complex Socs or Chiplets.
- Experienced in adopting new technologies and methodologies.
- Strategic and detail-oriented—you know when to zoom out and when to dig into waveform dumps.
- Naturally collaborative—you work well with design, software, and systems teams alike.
- Comfortable balancing long-term methodology development with short-term project execution.
What We Need
- Hand on leader with 10+ years of experience in design verification, with a proven track record of leading large-scale efforts and successfully delivering complex Socs or Chiplets.
- Bachelors in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant work experience or M.S. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or higher degree) with 10+ years of relevant work experience
- Solid understanding of Soc architecture, including bus protocols, power management, die-to-die communications, security.
- Deep Expertise in at least one of the following areas - simulation based verification, formal verification or emulation. Familiar with all areas.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaborative communication skills.
- Programming experience (C/C++, Python, Perl) and knowledge of formal verification techniques.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced techniques in SoC-level functional and performance verification through simulation, emulation and formal verification.
- How to contribute to cross-functional product development across CPU, AI, and interconnect domains.
- Influence on design, verification roadmap and methodology evolution in a high-growth, cutting-edge tech company.
- Exposure to full chip integration challenges and debugging across the hardware/software stack.
- Participate in strategic architecture and design reviews that shape our future silicon platforms.
Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.
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