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Staff Engineer

CPU Formal Verification

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Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent

201-500 employees

Develops AI/ML hardware accelerators and software

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$100k - $500kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
VHDL
Requirements
  • BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with at least 5 years of experience
  • Prior experience with formal verification methods and techniques
  • Strong knowledge of computer architecture with some experience on CPU, GPU, Cache designs
  • Hands-on experience with formal verification tools such as Jasper, VC-Formal, Yosys, IFV, Questa, etc.
  • Proficiency in programing/scripting languages
  • Strong experience with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and simulators (VCS, NC, Verilator), experience capturing design specification in a temporal assertion language such as SVA
  • Strong problem solving and debug skills for complex logic and digital designs
Responsibilities
  • Drive formal verification for block across CPU design by interacting with the team and scoping out the complexity of the problem at hand
  • Develop detailed verification plans to highlight the checks and constraints
  • Develop assertions, cover properties and connectivity checks as a part of formal verification flows and debug any failures in regressions
  • Create formal verification flows and deploy techniques that leverage on both industry standard and open-source tools. Drive automation of formal testbenches and ensure they are a part of regressions
  • Deploy scripts and automation to support formal, review setups and proofs with Microarchitecture and DV 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.