Full-Time

CPU Core Performance Verification Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent

501-1,000 employees

Builds advanced computers for AI applications

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$100k - $500kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA + 2 more

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

Hybrid role based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Fort Collins, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Electronics Design Engineering
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, focusing on technologies like ASIC design and RISC-V architecture. Unlike many competitors, Tenstorrent emphasizes a combination of computer architecture and neural network compilers to optimize performance for AI tasks. The company's goal is to lead advancements in AI computing, serving clients in the AI and computing sectors while generating revenue through the sale of their systems and services.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

131%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RISC-V is gaining traction in AI hardware, benefiting Tenstorrent's technology.
  • Tenstorrent raised $693M in Series D, enhancing its financial strength.
  • Growing demand for open-source AI software stacks supports Tenstorrent's development plans.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Nvidia may limit Tenstorrent's market share.
  • Over-reliance on major investors like Samsung poses financial risks.
  • Challenges in global scaling could impede Tenstorrent's expansion plans.

What makes Tenstorrent unique

  • Tenstorrent specializes in AI hardware and software for high-performance computing.
  • The company leverages RISC-V technology for advanced AI applications.
  • Tenstorrent's global presence includes offices in key tech hubs worldwide.

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