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Sr Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Design

TenstorrentToronto, Ontario, CanadaSoC
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
30 Oct 2024
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tenstorrent is hiring a Sr Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Design for a hybrid position based in Toronto, Ontario. This opportunity suits experienced digital design professionals who want to shape advanced artificial intelligence chips and high-performance computing hardware.

Role Overview

The Sr Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Design position involves defining, building, and optimizing high-performance intellectual property and system-on-chip architectures for advanced artificial intelligence and computing workloads. Located in Toronto, this hybrid role places the professional at the intersection of microarchitecture, RTL implementation, and performance-aware design. Candidates joining the team will work with a diverse group of technologists building custom RISC-V processors from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

Handle architecture and register-transfer level implementation for custom intellectual property blocks and system-on-chip components.
Make performance-aware design choices tailored for compute, interconnect, or memory-heavy blocks.
Contribute occasionally to validation processes using emulation, field-programmable gate array prototyping, or universal verification methodology flows.
Maintain strong synthesis and timing closure awareness to support backend teams effectively.

Requirements

Extensive expertise in digital design with a profound understanding of computer architecture and intellectual property microarchitecture.
Strong proficiency in register-transfer level development utilizing Verilog or VHDL, alongside familiarity with complete application-specific integrated circuit flows.
Demonstrated capability to optimize designs for power, performance, and area under challenging goals.
Collaborative mindset geared toward specification definitions, peer reviews, and comprehensive team planning.
Ability to meet compliance standards related to access requirements for United States export-controlled technology.

Nice to Have

Prior hands-on experience working with on-chip fabric and interconnect designs.

Skills and Tools

RTL development in Verilog and VHDL
ASIC flows, synthesis, and timing closure
Emulation and FPGA prototyping
UVM verification flows
Power, performance, and area optimization

Salary and Benefits

Tenstorrent provides a highly competitive compensation package alongside employee benefits, while operating as an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Tenstorrent leads the technology industry in artificial intelligence innovation by revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. The organization unites innovations spanning software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Its diverse team of technologists shares a passion for artificial intelligence and a drive to build exceptional processing platforms while valuing collaboration, curiosity, and complex problem-solving.

How to Apply

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

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Sr Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Design role located?

This hybrid position is based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with alternative hybrid options in Ottawa, Boston, and Austin.

What core technical skills are required for this role?

Applicants need expertise in digital design, computer architecture, RTL development using Verilog or VHDL, full ASIC flows, and power, performance, and area optimization.

Are there any specific compliance requirements for this position?

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.

What background is considered an asset for this position?

Prior experience in on-chip fabric and interconnect designs is considered an asset for this role.

What does Tenstorrent specialize in?

Tenstorrent leads the industry in cutting-edge AI technology, developing high-performance RISC-V CPUs from scratch and building advanced AI platforms.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tenstorrent careers page.

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