Sr. Staff CPU Physical Design Lead

Overview

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.

Lead the physical design of cutting-edge CPUs and AI / ML chips from synthesis through tapeout. In this role, you'll own high-performance IP implementation and work closely with front-end, architecture, and backend teams to push power, performance, and area boundaries.

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; or Fort Collins, CO.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels. 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

• An experienced physical design engineer with a background in SoC, CPU, GPU, or AI / ML implementations.
• Confident managing backend execution from RTL handoff through signoff and tapeout.
• Skilled in timing closure, floorplanning, and physical implementation techniques.
• Comfortable writing scripts and debugging across design hierarchies.

What We Need

What You Will Learn

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 may be contingent upon eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and compliance with U.S. export laws. If employment is not possible due to export laws, any offer may be rescinded.

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