CPU Workload Performance Analysis Engineer at Tenstorrent

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Semiconductors, High-Performance ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong research background or industry expertise in benchmark construction, workload characterization, workload reduction, and performance simulation
  • Proficiency in performance profiling tools such as Linux Perf, Strace, AMD’s uProf, Arm’s Telemetry Solution, or similar tools
  • Deep understanding of CPU microarchitecture concepts, including superscalar pipelines, speculative execution, SIMD, and memory hierarchy

Responsibilities

  • Conduct competitive analysis of the latest CPU products using industry-standard benchmarks and emerging applications
  • Characterize CPU workloads, identifying performance bottlenecks and power inefficiencies in hardware and software interactions
  • Collaborate with CPU architects and RTL designers to enhance microarchitectural features and improve performance/watt metrics
  • Reduce workloads for CPU performance modeling, FPGA emulation, and model-to-RTL correlation
  • Utilize performance models, EDA frameworks, and profiling tools to measure, characterize, and predict CPU performance and power under various workloads
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, new workload requirements, and advancements in CPU microarchitecture and performance analysis techniques

Skills

RISC-V
CPU Architecture
Performance Simulation
Workload Characterization
Benchmark Construction
RTL Design
Performance Analysis
Performance Modeling
Performance Optimization

Tenstorrent

Builds advanced computers for AI applications

About Tenstorrent

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.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$1,297.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Hardware, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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