Full-Time

CPU Core Performance Verification Engineer

Updated on 12/4/2024

Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent

501-1,000 employees

Builds advanced computers for AI applications

Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$100k - $500kAnnually

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA + 2 more

More locations: Santa Clara, CA, USA | Fort Collins, CO, USA

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Fort Collins, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Python
Perl
VHDL
C/C++
Requirements
  • BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS
  • Strong background and experience with high performance OOO CPU microarchitecture
  • Experience and understanding of one or more ISAs - x86, ARM or RISCV
  • Experience debugging RTL and DV in a simulation environment, proficient at waveform and log file based debug
  • Experienced with assembly, C/C++ and stimulus generation targeting both ISA and micro-architectural scenarios
  • Hands-on with scripting (Python, PERL)
  • Experience with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and simulators (VCS, NC, Verilator)
  • Strong problem solving and debug skills across various levels of design hierarchies
Responsibilities
  • Develop test plans and stimulus for performance verification
  • Perform simulations using standard tools and emulation
  • Bring up of industry standard and open-source performance workloads
  • Debug sources of miscorrelation between RTL design and performance model
  • Identify bottlenecks and work with team members to make fixes in performance model and/or RTL
  • Work with design, test and post silicon validation teams to ensure high quality delivery of the entire CPU core
  • Creation, enhancement and maintenance of performance tracking infrastructure, reports and debug tools

Tenstorrent builds advanced computers specifically designed for artificial intelligence applications. Their products include high-performance computing systems that utilize specialized hardware and software solutions, leveraging technologies like ASIC design and RISC-V architecture. Unlike many competitors, Tenstorrent focuses on optimizing their systems for AI workloads, which allows them to cater specifically to clients in the AI and computing sectors. The company's goal is to advance the capabilities of AI computing, making it more efficient and powerful for various applications.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

43%

2 year growth

131%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $693M funding supports expansion and innovation in AI hardware and software.
  • Partnerships with LG and Hyundai drive advancements in AI chips and autonomous vehicles.
  • Growing demand for AI training servers boosts Tenstorrent's market opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Nvidia may limit Tenstorrent's market share and growth potential.
  • Reliance on partnerships could expose Tenstorrent to risks if collaborations falter.

What makes Tenstorrent unique

  • Tenstorrent leverages RISC-V technology for advanced AI hardware solutions.
  • The company focuses on open-source AI software stack development as a key differentiator.
  • Tenstorrent's global presence includes offices in major tech hubs like Silicon Valley and Tokyo.

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