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Design Verification Lead, AI Hardware

TenstorrentToronto, Ontario, CanadaAI Hardware
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Full-time
Posted
24 Feb 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tenstorrent is hiring a Design Verification Lead, AI Hardware for a hybrid position based in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves directing a verification engineering team and shaping test strategies to validate next-generation AI hardware functionality and performance.

Role Overview

Tenstorrent seeks a Verification Lead to steer verification strategies for next-generation artificial intelligence hardware in Toronto. The professional in this position will guide a skilled group of verification professionals, establishing test plans to ensure the accuracy and performance of advanced AI cores. This hybrid opportunity suits experienced engineering leaders with a background in high-performance computing, tensor operations, and complex ASIC tape-outs.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate strategic verification plans for mixed-precision data formats including FP8, BF16, and INT8.
Validate the correctness of sophisticated artificial intelligence transformations and data-movement compute patterns.
Evaluate on-chip networks under demanding traffic scenarios to verify throughput, bandwidth, and congestion management.
Implement concurrency controls and multi-core synchronization for robust system stability and edge-case error handling.
Create portable testing methodologies that scale smoothly from subsystem simulations to FPGAs and final Silicon.
Partner with software and hardware teams to bridge architectural needs and guarantee performance goals are achieved.

Requirements

Proven track record as an ASIC or SoC lead guiding teams through complex tape-outs.
Mastery of high-performance compute architectures, specifically focusing on machine learning and tensor operations.
Strong system-level perspective to ensure seamless harmony between hardware, software, and on-chip networks.
Hands-on proficiency in UVM, SystemVerilog, and cocotb.
Ability to mentor team members and foster rigorous coverage-driven verification methodologies.

Skills and Tools

UVM
SystemVerilog
cocotb
Mixed-precision data types (FP8, BF16, INT8)
On-chip network (NoC) validation
Simulation, FPGA, and Silicon testing methodologies

Salary and Benefits

Compensation for engineers at Tenstorrent spans from $100,000 to $500,000, encompassing both base salary and variable compensation targets. The final offer is determined by factors such as background, skills, location, and experience. The company provides competitive compensation and benefits packages, and operates as an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Tenstorrent drives the artificial intelligence industry forward through cutting-edge technology designed to transform performance expectations, usability, and cost efficiency. The organization unifies software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors to build powerful RISC-V CPUs from scratch. The diverse workforce values curiosity, collaboration, and a dedication to solving challenging problems in AI platform development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Tenstorrent careers page to submit an application for this hybrid Toronto-based position.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is hybrid and based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

What is the salary range for engineering roles at Tenstorrent?

Compensation ranges from $100k to $500k, which includes base salary and variable compensation targets depending on various factors like experience and location.

What technical skills are required for the Design Verification Lead?

Candidates need expertise in UVM, SystemVerilog, cocotb, mixed-precision data types, and on-chip network validation.

Are there any export control requirements for employment?

Yes, employment offers may be contingent upon citizenship, permanent residency status, or the ability to obtain prior license approval due to U.S. export-controlled technology regulations.

How should I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply directly on the official Tenstorrent careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tenstorrent careers page.

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