Sr. Staff Engineer – SoC/IP Validation Lead

At Tenstorrent, we're building cutting-edge AI compute solutions, and validating the performance and functionality of our silicon is a critical part of delivering exceptional products. We are looking for engineers to join our SoC and IP validation teams. These engineers will work closely with our validation leads, architecture, design, and verification teams to ensure that both IPs and SoCs meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

This role ishybrid, based out of Toronto, Canada or Santa Clara, California.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with validation leads to develop and execute test plans for IPs and SoC integration across pre- and post-silicon stages.
• Perform functional, integration, and performance validation using simulation, emulation, and silicon testing.
• Develop and maintain test cases and automation scripts; integrate into CI/CD pipelines for scalable, efficient validation.
• Debug issues using industry-standard tools (e.g., JTAG, protocol analyzers), and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
• Document test results, track issues, and provide regular updates and validation reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure validation aligns with product requirements and customer use cases, and contribute feedback to design and architecture teams.
• Support software and firmware teams to validate drivers and software components for the silicon.
• Maintain and improve validation infrastructure to support long-term project needs.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field) with 3+ years of experience in SoC/IP validation, embedded systems, or a similar technical area.
• Strong hands-on experience in SoC/IP validation, with a solid understanding of digital logic, system-level behaviors, and performance validation techniques.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell scripting for test development, automation, and debugging.
• Experience with pre-silicon (simulation, emulation) and post-silicon (lab testing, bring-up) validation.
• Hands-on experience using debugging tools like JTAG, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, and other industry-standard hardware/software tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with high-speed peripheral validation (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, DRAM) is a plus.
• Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines for test automation.
• Exposure to RTL design and verification methodologies (e.g., SystemVerilog, UVM).
• Experience working with multi-die chiplets or high-speed interconnects is advantageous.
• Understanding of ATE (Automated Test Equipment) screening processes or silicon characterization.
• Exposure to low level FW development for RISC-V

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set  by the U.S. government.

As this position will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and supporting documentation will be required and considered as a condition of employment.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government.  If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.