Staff Design Verification Engineer, AI HW 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
AI, SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

  • Senior verification expert with a proven record of validating complex, high-performance digital designs from concept to silicon
  • Strong command of UVM, SystemVerilog, and advanced verification methodologies, with a deep understanding of RTL design and system-level behavior
  • Comfortable operating as a technical lead—guiding verification strategy, mentoring engineers, and driving closure across large-scale programs
  • Highly analytical and hands-on, with strong communication skills and a drive to deliver silicon that works exactly as designed
  • Eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology (contingent upon citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval)

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead verification strategies for major IP and subsystem blocks across AI and compute architectures
  • Architect and maintain reusable, scalable UVM environments and verification infrastructure to support multi-site development
  • Drive coverage convergence, debug complex design and performance issues, and ensure quality signoff ahead of tape-out
  • Collaborate with design, architecture, and validation teams to improve design-for-verification practices and streamline bring-up cycles

Skills

UVM
SystemVerilog
RTL
RISC-V
Verification Methodology
Coverage-Driven Verification
UVM Environment
Design Verification

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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