Tenstorrent Inc.
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 has developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and shares 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.
Physical design for high-performance designs going into industry leading CPU and AI/ML architecture. The person coming into this role will be involved in all implementation aspects from synthesis to tapeout for various IPs on the chip. The work is done alongside a group of highly experienced engineers across various domains of the AI chip.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Fort Collins, CO 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.
Responsibilities
Own physical design for multiple variants of the IP to be delivered to customers
Physical design tasks including synthesis, PnR, area improvement, floorplanning, clocking, I/O planning and power optimization
Develop and own physical design integration guide for the IP
Engage with IP customers and address PPA related concerns
Collaborate with RTL designers to explore design options for achieving optimal PPA
Experience & Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS
Expertise in optimizing PPA for high performance and low power designs
Prior experience with optimizing RTL for timing/power
Hands-on experience with synthesis, block and chip level implementation flows
Prior experience working on high performance technology nodes and understanding of deep sub-micron design problems/solutions
Strong programming skills in Tcl/Perl/Shell/Python
Knowledge of CPU Micro Architecture is a plus. Prior experience working with customers is an asset
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.
Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set by the U.S. government.
Our engineering positions and certain engineering support positions require access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations. Citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process. If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government. If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. Per Tenstorrent’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.
If you belong to any protected veteran categories, please indicate accordingly. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information to measure our outreach and recruitment efforts under VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" means a veteran entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person discharged for a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means a veteran within three years of discharge or release from active duty.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Physical design for high-performance designs going into industry leading CPU and AI/ML architecture. The person coming into this role will be involved in all implementation aspects from synthesis to tapeout for various IPs on the chip. The work is done alongside a group of highly experienced engineers across various domains of the AI chip.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Fort Collins, CO 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.
Responsibilities
Own physical design for multiple variants of the IP to be delivered to customers
Physical design tasks including synthesis, PnR, area improvement, floorplanning, clocking, I/O planning and power optimization
Develop and own physical design integration guide for the IP
Engage with IP customers and address PPA related concerns
Collaborate with RTL designers to explore design options for achieving optimal PPA
Experience & Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS
Expertise in optimizing PPA for high performance and low power designs
Prior experience with optimizing RTL for timing/power
Hands-on experience with synthesis, block and chip level implementation flows
Prior experience working on high performance technology nodes and understanding of deep sub-micron design problems/solutions
Strong programming skills in Tcl/Perl/Shell/Python
Knowledge of CPU Micro Architecture is a plus. Prior experience working with customers is an asset
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.
Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set by the U.S. government.
Our engineering positions and certain engineering support positions require access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations. Citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process. If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government. If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. Per Tenstorrent’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.
If you belong to any protected veteran categories, please indicate accordingly. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information to measure our outreach and recruitment efforts under VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" means a veteran entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person discharged for a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means a veteran within three years of discharge or release from active duty.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Public Burden Statement PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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