Sr. Physical Design Engineer
GroqSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, AI HardwareIndustries
Requirements
- 8+ years of top-level SOC physical design experience on complex, multi-million gate designs
- Deep expertise in hierarchical floorplanning, fabric implementation, power grid design, and global clock distribution
- Proven track record with bump planning, RDL implementation, and multi-voltage domain designs
- Mastery of timing closure, EM/IR analysis, and physical verification at the chip level
- Seasoned physical design engineer who thrives on complex, full-chip implementation challenges
- Expert at collaborating across disciplines, working effectively with architecture, RTL, and packaging teams
- Passionate about optimizing chip-level implementations for power, performance, and area
- Detail-oriented professional who drives design closure while maintaining quality and meeting aggressive schedules
Responsibilities
- Drive top-level implementation of complex AI and CPU SoC designs
- Orchestrate cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Implement sophisticated floorplans, power grids, and clock networks
- Ensure design closure at the chip level
- Manage the complexity of full-chip physical design
Skills
SoC Physical Design
Floorplanning
Power Grid Design
Clock Network Design
Design Closure
Hierarchical Design
Multi-Million Gate Designs
RTL
Chip Implementation
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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