Physical Design Methodology Engineer, AI HW IP
About this role
Tenstorrent is hiring a Physical Design Methodology Engineer to develop and own the RTL-to-GDSII flows for AI hardware intellectual property. This hybrid position is available in Austin, Texas, Toronto, Ontario, or Belgrade, Serbia, and suits professionals with extensive CAD methodology experience.
Role Overview
The incoming engineer will create, deploy, and manage the RTL-to-GDSII methodology utilized by the IP physical design team. By establishing working flows prior to new block, node, or customer variant starts, this position ensures teams avoid cold starts. The role centers on building robust production flows, removing manual steps, and facilitating repeatable power, performance, and area exploration.
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Salary and Benefits
Compensation for engineers at Tenstorrent ranges between $100,000 and $500,000, encompassing both base salary and variable compensation targets. The final offer is influenced by factors such as experience, skills, background, and work location. In addition, the company provides a highly competitive compensation package and benefits.
About the Company
Tenstorrent leads the artificial intelligence industry by developing cutting-edge technology that revolutionizes performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. The diverse team of technologists builds high-performance RISC-V CPUs and advanced AI platforms from scratch. The organization values curiosity, collaboration, and a dedication to solving challenging engineering problems.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Tenstorrent careers page to submit their application for this physical design methodology position.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What locations are available for this role?
This hybrid position is based out of Austin, Texas, United States; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; or Belgrade, Serbia.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience developing and supporting physical design methodology or CAD flows in production use.
What tools and programming languages are needed?
The role requires familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Tcl, and Perl, alongside EDA tools such as FusionCompiler, ICC2, Innovus, Genus, PrimeTime, and RedHawk.
What is the salary range for engineers at Tenstorrent?
Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, which includes base pay and variable compensation targets depending on factors like experience and location.
Are there export control requirements for this position?
Yes, employment is contingent upon eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology, which may require specific citizenship, permanent residency, or prior license approval.