Physical Design Engineer, AI Accelerator IP
About this role
Tenstorrent is hiring a Physical Design Engineer, AI Accelerator IP to own the end-to-end physical implementation of IP blocks in Austin, Texas, Belgrade, Serbia, or Toronto, Ontario. This hybrid opportunity suits experienced semiconductor professionals with a strong background in block-level or IP-centric physical design through tapeout.
Role Overview
The Physical Design Engineer takes charge of physical implementation for IP blocks from synthesis through place and route (PnR), timing closure, and GDSII signoff. This position involves direct collaboration with RTL owners to address critical paths and meet power budgets while ensuring rigorous signoff quality for external customers. Professionals at various experience levels are welcome to apply, with interview assessments determining the appropriate level alignment.
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Salary and Benefits
Total compensation for engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, encompassing both base salary and variable compensation targets. The final offer depends on factors such as candidate experience, skills, educational background, and work location. Tenstorrent provides a competitive compensation package and benefits program.
About the Company
Tenstorrent leads the industry in cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, revolutionizing performance, cost efficiency, and ease of use. The organization features a diverse team of technologists who developed a high-performance RISC-V CPU entirely from scratch. Tenstorrent licenses both RISC-V and AI intellectual property to global customers who require hardened, PPA-proven deliverables tailored to their target nodes and foundries.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Tenstorrent careers page to submit an application for this hybrid physical design engineering position.
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Questions candidates ask
What are the work locations for this role?
This hybrid position is based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Austin, Texas, United States; or Belgrade, Serbia.
What level of experience is required?
The company looks for candidates with 5+ years of block-level or IP-centric physical design experience through tapeout, welcoming various seniority levels.
What technical skills and tools are needed?
Candidates need experience with EDA tools like Innovus, ICC2, FusionCompiler, and PrimeTime, alongside scripting languages including Python, Tcl, and Perl.
What is the salary range for this position?
Compensation ranges from $100k to $500k, including base salary and variable targets, depending on experience, background, skills, and location.
Are there specific compliance or legal requirements for the offer?
Yes, employment offers are contingent upon the applicant's eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations.