Power Architect at Tenstorrent

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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

  • 10+ years experience with power estimation tools like PowerArtist, PtPX, RTL Architect, and PrimePower
  • Skilled in modeling and optimizing power at the architectural level, with deep knowledge of power-gating, voltage domains, and leakage control
  • Track record of influencing architectural and micro-architectural changes that meaningfully reduced design power
  • Proficient in Verilog HDL, Design Compiler, C/C++ and Python
  • Background in power-optimization of compute datapath and/or interconnects

Responsibilities

  • Predict power consumption early in architecture and track it through RTL evolution
  • Propose architectural changes for power optimization across server and non-server markets
  • Build workloads that stress real-world use cases and guide thermal and power-delivery solutions
  • Correlate pre-silicon estimates to silicon measurements and drive power efficiency improvements

Skills

PowerArtist
PtPX
RTL Architect
PrimePower
Verilog HDL
Design Compiler
C/C++
Python
power-gating
voltage domains
leakage control
RTL
power estimation
power 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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