Full-Time

Digital Design Verification Engineer

Chiplets

Posted on 7/22/2024

Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent

501-1,000 employees

Builds advanced computers for AI applications

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$100k - $500kAnnually

Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

This role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence in Santa Clara, CA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Verilog
C/C++
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 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 integrating neural network compilers into their systems, enhancing the efficiency of AI computations. The company's goal is to advance the capabilities of AI computing, serving clients in the AI and computing sectors while generating revenue through the sale of their specialized systems and services.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RISC-V architecture's growth aligns with Tenstorrent's open-source AI software focus.
  • Automotive AI chip market growth offers lucrative opportunities for Tenstorrent's BOS partnership.
  • Increasing demand for HPC systems could expand Tenstorrent's reach beyond tech industries.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established AI hardware companies like Nvidia could impact market share.
  • Reliance on open-source software may delay product development timelines.
  • Geopolitical tensions in South Korea and Japan could disrupt Tenstorrent's supply chains.

What makes Tenstorrent unique

  • Tenstorrent leverages RISC-V technology for flexible, open-source AI hardware solutions.
  • The company partners with BOS Semiconductors to develop next-gen automotive AI chips.
  • Tenstorrent's global presence includes offices in key tech hubs like Silicon Valley and Tokyo.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

INACTIVE