INACTIVE
Full-Time
Staff Physical Design Engineer
Builds next-generation computers for AI applications
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Junior, Mid
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Required Skills
Python
Perl
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS
- Hands-on experience with synthesis, block and chip level implementation with industry standard PnR flows and tools
- Strong experience in SOC/ASIC/GPU/CPU design flows on taped out designs, expertise in timing closure at block/chip levels and ECO flows
- Experience with back-end design tools such as Primetime, Innovus, RedHawk, etc
- Knowledge of low-power design flows such as power gating, multi-Vt and voltage scaling
- Strong programming skills in Tcl/Perl/Shell/Python
- Excellent understanding of logic design fundamentals and gate/transistor level implementation
- Exposure to DFT is an asset
- Prior experience working on high performance technology nodes and understanding of deep sub-micron design problems/solutions
- Strong problem solving and debug skills across various levels of design hierarchies
Responsibilities
- Define PD requirements by working closely with the front-end team, understand the chip architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle
- Physical design tasks such as synthesis, PnR, timing closure, area improvement, floorplanning, clocking, I/O planning and power optimization
- Discussions with 3rd party IP providers, foundry partners and design services
- End to end tasks from flow development to sign-off
- Deploy innovative techniques for improving power, performance and area of the design, drive experiments with RTL, and evaluate synthesis, timing and power results
Tenstorrent, a global leader in AI computing, offers a unique work environment that fosters collaboration among experts in computer architecture, ASIC design, advanced systems, and neural network compilers. The company's competitive edge lies in its scalable RISC-V design, a testament to its commitment to technical innovation. With a diverse and inclusive culture spread across offices in Canada, the U.S., Belgrade, and Bangalore, Tenstorrent provides ample opportunities for growth and learning in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$334.5M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2016
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 18%1 year growth
↑ 72%2 year growth
↑ 173%INACTIVE