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Full-Time

Principal – Digital Design Verification Engineer

Chiplets

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Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent

201-500 employees

Develops AI/ML hardware accelerators and software

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$100k - $500kAnnually

Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Requirements
  • BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with 10+ years of experience in ASICs or SoC teams
  • Expert understanding of logic design and verification
  • Expertise in verilog/systemVerilog/C++/systemC
  • Expertise in verification tools, flows and flows, scripting and automation
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, oral and written.
Responsibilities
  • Verification of Tenstorrent's digital IP and SOC logic at chiplet integration level, using a predominantly UVM based verification methodologies.
  • Build verification infrastructure to support multiple DUTs including maximally automated model builds and simulation/regression runs
  • Create verification components including but not limited to creating testbenches, checkers and monitors, and test generators.
  • Drive assertions and coverage gathering methodologies
  • Strong focus on understanding hardware and software interface (HSI)
  • Own and develop test plans and implement test suites.
  • Publish/review verification metrics and drive convergence towards tape-out.
  • Cross-functional work with Architects, Software and Design/Emulation teams
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers

Tenstorrent specializes in developing high-quality AI/ML accelerators, including individual PCIe cards, workstations, servers, and ultra-dense Galaxy pods, featuring industry-standard chiplets and a modular RISC-V CPU. Their products also incorporate a BUDA software framework designed for open-source collaboration, enabling efficient and scalable hardware for deep learning applications.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$334.5M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

116%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The launch of next-generation Wormhole-based developer kits and workstations could attract a significant developer community, driving innovation and adoption.
  • Collaborations with industry giants like Hyundai and Rapidus indicate strong growth potential and access to advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • The introduction of specialized AI inference acceleration boards like the Grayskull e75 and e150 can capture a niche market in AI and machine learning applications.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in AI hardware is intense, with major players like NVIDIA and Intel posing significant challenges.
  • Dependence on strategic partnerships for advanced manufacturing and technology development could lead to vulnerabilities if these partnerships falter.

What makes Tenstorrent unique

  • Tenstorrent's use of RISC-V architecture in their AI processors offers a unique alternative to traditional x86 and ARM architectures, providing flexibility and open-source benefits.
  • Their focus on high-performance AI chips and scalable developer kits positions them as a key player in the AI hardware market, particularly for developers seeking robust multi-chip solutions.
  • Strategic partnerships with global entities like Rapidus and C-DAC enhance their capabilities in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and edge AI processing.