Full-Time

RTL Engineer-CPU Load/Store Unit

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Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent

501-1,000 employees

Builds advanced computers for AI applications

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$100k - $500kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Santa Clara, CA, USA

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

Category
Hardware Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
VHDL
Requirements
  • BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with at least 5 years of industry experience
  • Strong background and experience with high performance OOO CPU microarchitecture
  • Experience working on an x86, ARM or RISC-V based CPU
  • Architectural understanding of the load/store engines, memory consistency, MMU, Interface protocols for an Out of Order CPU
  • Expertise in logic design and ability to evaluate functional, performance, timing and power for your design
  • Strong experience with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL), simulators (VCS, NC, Verilator), Synthesis and Power tools
  • Expertise in microarchitecture definition and specification development
  • Strong problem solving and debug skills across various levels of design hierarchies
Responsibilities
  • RTL design and Microarchitecture of the Load/Store unit for a from-scratch high performance CPU based on RISC-V ISA, working closely with the DV and PD team
  • RTL coding in Verilog leveraging on both industry tools as well as open-source infrastructure
  • Work with design, test and post silicon validation teams for high quality delivery
  • Drive trade-offs for your logic by working closely with performance, DV and physical design engineers to craft optimal solutions that meet the design goals
  • Deploy innovative techniques for improving power, performance and area of the design, drive experiments with RTL and evaluate synthesis, timing and power results
  • Debug RTL/logic issues across various hierarchies (core, chip) in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environment
  • Enhance RTL design environment, tools and infrastructure

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 expertise and neural network compilers to optimize AI performance. 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 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

  • Tenstorrent raised $693M in Series D funding, enhancing its growth potential.
  • Partnership with BOS Semiconductors positions Tenstorrent in the growing automotive AI chip market.
  • RISC-V architecture's popularity aligns with Tenstorrent's technology focus, boosting its market relevance.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from NVIDIA could challenge Tenstorrent's growth in the AI data center market.
  • Reliance on partnerships like BOS Semiconductors may expose Tenstorrent to collaboration risks.
  • Ambitious expansion plans could strain resources and lead to operational challenges.

What makes Tenstorrent unique

  • Tenstorrent specializes in AI hardware and software for high-performance computing.
  • The company leverages RISC-V technology for flexible and open-source AI solutions.
  • Tenstorrent's global presence includes offices in key tech hubs like Silicon Valley and Tokyo.

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