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Sr. Engineer, SoC Design Verification

TenstorrentBoston, Massachusetts, United States; Santa Clara, California, United States; Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSoC
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Full-time
Posted
2 Sept 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tenstorrent is seeking a skilled Sr. Engineer, SoC Design Verification to lead pre-silicon verification for the Beowulf SoC across hybrid locations in Boston, Santa Clara, and Toronto. This position is ideal for verification professionals who want to shape cutting-edge artificial intelligence platforms and high-performance RISC-V CPU technology.

Role Overview

In this position, the professional will focus heavily on the Compute Subsystem, DDR memory subsystem, and Fabric NoC. The individual will guide coverage, coherency, memory traffic, and bring-up features necessary for overall silicon success. Team members at various experience levels are welcome to apply, with final leveling determined during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable verification environments for the Beowulf SoC Compute Subsystem, DDR, and Fabric NoC at both subsystem and full-SoC levels.
Create, update, and run test scenarios covering compute operations, memory initialization, routing, ordering, QoS, power management, and error handling.
Investigate coverage gaps, resolve testing failures, and execute root-cause analysis alongside architecture, RTL, firmware, emulation, and system groups.
Direct verification planning, regression quality, coverage closure, and signoff for major SoC features.
Implement verification flow automation using scripting, reusable structures, and AI productivity tools.
Guide colleagues and help improve verification methodology and design-for-verification standards.

Requirements

Strong curiosity regarding SoC architecture, compute systems, DDR behavior, and Fabric NoC interconnect verification.
Deep expertise in UVM, SystemVerilog, coverage-driven verification, assertions, and subsystem-level debugging.
Background in verifying compute subsystems, DDR controllers, PHY-facing logic, interconnect protocols, coherency, ordering, and data movement.
Familiarity with reset protocols, power management, error handling, performance metrics, and concurrency system scenarios.
Proactive and detail-oriented communication abilities for cross-functional technical discussions.
Familiarity with programming and automation tools like Python, C, C++, Tcl, and CocoTB.

Nice to Have

Experience integrating pre-silicon SoC verification with emulation, silicon bring-up, and platform validation strategies.
Exposure to AI-driven automation tools reshaping modern design verification workflows.

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
SystemVerilog
UVM
CocoTB
Tcl
C

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 experience, skills, background, education, and geographic location. The company provides a competitive compensation package and benefits.

About the Company

Tenstorrent drives industry advancement in artificial intelligence technology, focusing on performance, ease of use, and cost efficiency. The organization brings together diverse technologists who built a high-performance RISC-V CPU completely from scratch. Employees share a strong passion for AI, collaboration, curiosity, and solving complex challenges.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

PythonC++

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this hybrid role?

This hybrid position is based out of Boston, Massachusetts; Santa Clara, California; or Toronto, Ontario.

What is the salary range for engineering roles at Tenstorrent?

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

What primary subsystems are involved in this verification role?

The role centers on pre-silicon verification of the Beowulf SoC, concentrating on the Compute Subsystem, DDR memory subsystem, and Fabric NoC.

What programming languages and tools are helpful for the job?

Candidates benefit from familiarity with Python, C, C++, Tcl, CocoTB, SystemVerilog, and UVM.

Are there export control requirements for this position?

Yes, offers may be contingent upon citizenship, permanent residency status, or obtaining prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department due to export control regulations.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tenstorrent careers page.

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