Physical Design Engineer, Multi Voltage / Power Grid Construction at Tenstorrent

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in CAD, methodology, or physical design for multi-voltage and low-power SoCs
  • Mastery of UPF-based power intent, power grid architecture, and EMIR analysis using advanced toolsets (RedHawk, Voltus, etc.)
  • Advanced scripting abilities (Tcl, Python, Perl) for architecting resilient, automated flows
  • Proven impact delivering robust solutions on leading-edge FinFET nodes, across the complete RTL-to-GDSII lifecycle
  • Passionate innovator in low-power and multi-voltage SoC design
  • Skilled at unraveling tough UPF and power grid challenges in complex, next-generation digital systems
  • Collaborative, thriving in dynamic environments and energized by cross-team problem-solving
  • Relentlessly detail-oriented and driven to reinvent flows through automation, with an eye for quality and scalability
  • U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, asylee, or refugee status (due to U.S. Export Control laws)

Responsibilities

  • Architect and optimize the power intent and delivery networks for accelerators
  • Own the development and automation of UPF and power grid flows
  • Define and deploy EMIR methodologies
  • Collaborate with a world-class team to deliver robust, scalable power solutions for advanced chips

Skills

Physical Design
UPF
Power Grid
Multi-Voltage Design
Low-Power SoC
EMIR
Power Intent
Power Delivery Networks
Automation
RISC-V
AI Accelerators

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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