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Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is seeking talented Physical Design Engineers to implement high-performance partitions for an industry-leading AI SOC. You'll own the complete implementation flow from synthesis to tapeout, working alongside world-class engineers to push the boundaries of performance, power, and area. If you're passionate about crafting silicon that powers the future of AI computing and thrive on solving complex design challenges, we want you on our team. This role is hybrid, based out of Austin,TX or Santa Clara, CA or Fort Collins, CO. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who you are Experienced with synthesis and place-and-route flows, especially using Synopsys Design Compiler / Fusion Compiler and IC Compiler II. Comfortable in a small, cross-functional physical design team, owning a block or subsystem and partnering on tapeout milestones with clear communication and accountability. Ideally bring extra depth in areas such as UPF/multi-voltage power domains, SoC interface IP integration (e.g. I3C, UART), signoff breadth (DRC/LVS, EM/IR, LEC/Formality), multi-clock/CDC-aware implementation, PLL/DLL integration, and DFT-aware physical implementati

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists has built advanced compute architectures from the ground up and shares a passion for AI with a deep desire to build the best platforms possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. The Technical Program Manager will drive the end-to-end execution of next-generation SoCs, from early architecture through RTL, verification, DFT, physical design, tape-out, and post-silicon validation. This role requires strong technical depth in silicon development alongside program management expertise to ensure successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects. This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who You Are Comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, execution, and business. Skilled at breaking down complexity in

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. We're looking for an Engineering Program Manager — or a technical engineer ready to move into program management — to help drive execution on our RISC-V CPU team. You'll work across architecture, design, verification, physical design, and DFT to keep a high-performance CPU program moving from spec through tapeout and post-silicon debug. Partnering with a senior program lead and engineering managers, you'll own schedules, track milestones, surface risks early, and keep cross-functional teams aligned. This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who You Are Experience in CPU, SoC, or silicon development — as an engineer, technical lead, or program manager. Comfortable working with cross-functional engineering teams and translating technical detail into clear status, dependencies, and trade-offs. Organized and proactive; you chase down open items rather than waiting for them to resolve. A clear communicator who can hold your own in engineering discussions and write updates leadership can act on. What We Need Support the full CPU development cycle — spec, design, verification, DFT, ta

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. We’re looking for a Timing Engineer to join our silicon team. In this role, you’ll drive static timing analysis and closure for complex, high-performance designs. You’ll collaborate closely with logic, DFT, and physical design teams to debug constraints, optimize paths, and ensure our chips meet performance targets across corners and modes. This role is hybrid , based out of Austin, TX, Fort Collins, CO, or Santa Clara, CA . We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who You Are Experienced in STA and passionate about enabling silicon to meet aggressive performance goals. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of timing paths, constraints, and optimization strategies. A collaborative team player who works well across logic, DFT, and physical design boundaries. Resourceful and self-driven, capable of developing scripts and methodologies that improve timing closure workflows. What We Need 7+ years of industry experience and a proven record of successful tapeouts. Deep knowledge of STA tools and techniques, including noise, crosstalk, and OCV analysis. Proficiency in writing and debugging SDC constraints, creating ECOs, and

EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software integration and will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible in power, energy, and space constrained applications. EnCharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems. Job Title: Principal Physical Design Engineer (RTL-to-GDSII) Experience: 14+ Years Technology Focus: Sub-5nm (3nm/2nm) Location: Bangalore Hybrid The Vision We are seeking a Principal Physical Design Engineer who thrives on complexity and rejects the "black box" approach to EDA tools. This role is for a First Principles thinker who questions the status quo. If a standard flow isn't yielding the desired PPA (Power, Performance, Area), you dive into the PDK, the tool algorithms, and the methodology to find a better way. You are responsible for transforming raw RTL into world-class silicon by eliminating systemic bottlenecks and building a scalable, predictable path to GDSII. Key Responsibilities Full-Flow Ownership: Lead the implementation of massive, high-speed blocks/SoCs from Synthesis through Sign-off using the Cadence Digital Suite . PPA Optimization: Push the theoretical limits of the PDK and tools. You will analyze and optimize the interplay between library cells, metal stacks, and tool engines to squeeze out every millivolt and picosecond. Methodology & Scalability: Build and refine a "Push-Button" style execution methodology that is robust, repeatable, and minimizes manual "human-in-the-loop" iterations. Cross-Functional "Left-Shift": Collaborate with RTL, Architecture, and DFT te

1418 Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing. The Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing innovative hardware systems for AI/ML applications. We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in schematic capture, PCB design, and server hardware development. This role includes close collaboration with multiple partners to drive designs from concept through mass production. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across organizational boundaries, ensuring design quality, manufacturability, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain electrical schematics for various printed circuit assemblies Design and layout multilayer PCBs Work closely with partners to review designs, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment with system requirements Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for testability (DFT) Support server subsystem integration Participate in design reviews Support prototype builds, board bring-up, debugging, and validation Track and resolve design issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Ensure proper documentation, revision control, and engineering change management (ECO/ECN processes) Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 2–4 years of experience in schematic capture and PCB design

Silicon Physical Design Engineer Multiple roles across different levels Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Bengaluru which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing. The physical design team sits within the wider silicon design team which includes RTL, verification and DFT. Our work also involves strong links with architecture, packaging and product engineering. We are responsible for working with those teams to create high-quality RTL and building the final chip layout (e.g. GDSII) ensuring a signoff-quality design is delivered to the Foundry (e.g. TSMC). We are looking to hire high-quality silicon physical design engineers to join our team. The successful candidate will support the team with achieving our goals and creating the right engineering solutions. We are a collaborative team and good communication is essential, as is the ability to adapt and learn. For the successful candidate we offer an open, honest and collaborative environment working on leading-edge designs at the most advanced nodes. Our engineers are not siloed, and they are trusted and encouraged to ta ke ownership of their designs and problem solutions. You will be part of a team that looks for improvements to everything we do: our designs, our flows, our methodologies, our infrastructure. Responsibilities and Duties Applicants will be expected to contribute technically to the development of Graphcore's next generation of AI superchips, fo

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Team oriented approach to create new strategies for DRAM DFT. New DRAM Test Flow Strategy. Fail Pattern Recognition. Improved methodology for test time reduction and improved quality. Assist in solutions to high visibility DRAM product issues. Create supporting software tools to assist in Engineering Analysis. Invent and Innovate anything and everything related to DFT. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field. Position requires: 1) CMOS circuit knowledge 2) Basic programming skills in Python, Java, C or C&#43;&#43; 3) DRAM knowledge 4) Statistics 5) Basic lab experience or equivalent applied software profiling/analytics As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.<s

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Responsibilities: Design of digital blocks such as control logic, BIST and DfT using semi-custom methodology Participation in logic synthesis constraining, P&R Functional and gate level verification Equivalence Checking Setup and enhancement of the semi-custom flow Assist in silicon design validation Prepare documentation Required Qualifications Experience in RTL Coding of digital blocks with Verilog or VHDL, Synthesis, Constraining, STA, RTL and gate level simulations Familiarity with full-custom and semi-custom design methodologies. Experience in place and route Experience with digital interface description Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or physics Good English written and spoken Independent and proactive way of working Great teammate and ready to work in an international enviro

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The Memory Systems Engineering team develops the digital and mixed-signal foundation that enables Micron's High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products. The team works across architecture, PHY, design verification, DFT, and silicon validation functions to deliver innovative memory solutions that achieve demanding performance, power, and reliability targets. In this role, y ou'll receive mentorship from expert engineers while building expertise in sophisticated memory technologies. You will also contribute to the definition, implementation, integration, and validation of HBM base-die digital subsystems. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering groups to develop robust RTL solutions, support verification activities, and help ensure successful first-pass silicon execution. This position provides an opportunity to gain broad exposure to memory system design, silicon development methodologies, and AI-enabled engineering workflows. Responsibilities Define and implement digital micro-architecture for HBM base-die subsystems, including channel support logic, boot and initialization sequencing, training orchestration, configuration and status registers, telemetry, performance monitoring, and reliability features. Translate system requirements into timing, power, and area objectives while partnering with physical layer and system architects; develop and maintain interface specifications for bus protocols, clock-domain crossings, and reset architectures. Develop, integra

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The HBM Physical Design team is responsible for implementing advanced High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) SoC and base die designs that enable next-generation AI, high-performance computing, and data center solutions. The team collaborates across architecture, RTL, verification, DFT, and signoff engineering to deliver high-performance, power-efficient silicon while developing innovative design methodologies and automation solutions. As an SoC Physical Design Intern on the HBM team, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the implementation of advanced HBM SoC designs. You will gain hands-on experience with physical design methodologies, timing analysis, signoff flows, and automation while contributing to the development of next-generation memory products that power AI and high-performance computing applications. Responsibilities Support the physical implementation of SoC design blocks, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and physical optimization activities. Analyze timing, power, area, congestion, and physical verification results to find opportunities for design improvement and optimization. Assist with static timing analysis, timing closure, and debugging across multiple operating modes and process corners. Develop and enhance automation tools, scripts, reports, and workflows using Python, Tcl, shell scripting, and AI-assisted solutions. Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to document r

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. As a Product Engineer in DRAM Technology Node Development, the role is responsible for bringing up new technology from design start through qualification and production ramp while co-optimizing product and process. Primary Responsibilities Enable new process node startup, qualification, yield and ramp. Provide direction to development teams using process integration knowledge. Develop technology health metrics and drive learning. Work with Design, TD, DFT, Manufacturing and Quality teams. Perform electrical failure analysis and yield improvement activities. Identify design marginalities and recommend fixes. Perform deep statistical analysis to improve product yield. Process–Device Integration & Failure Mechanism Diagnosis Collaborate with Process Integration, TD, Design, Test, and Reliability teams to identify yield‑limiting mechanisms and propose corrective actions. Conduct electrical failure analysis (bench &#43; probe) to isolate circuit, array, or process‑originated signatures. Interpret data from proprietary internal tools (e.g., FRPT/efrpt, csensei, Node Dev analysis workflows). Test Program & Probe Flow Development Guide probe program correctness by correlating design intent, simulation data, and production test behavior. Ide

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. As an SoC Physical Design Senior Manager, HBM in the Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG), you will lead a team of physical design and physical verification engineers responsible for implementation of advanced HBM SoC logic/base die designs from netlist to GDSII. You will work closely with RTL design, verification, DFT, IP providers, packaging/assembly, and manufacturing teams to deliver best‑in‑class PPA (performance, power, area) and robust signoff collateral for tapeout. This is a hands‑on role with opportunities to own blocks or top‑level integration across multiple product generations. Key Responsibilities Recruit, develop, and mentor a team of physical design engineers delivering HBM base die products. Plan project resourcing requirements and timelines. Prioritize resources across projects and individual assignments to meet aggressive product delivery schedules. Drive physical implementation for SoC blocks and/or top-level including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical optimization to meet PPA targets. Drive timing closure (setup/hold) across multi-mode/multi-corner (MMMC) scenarios; partner with RTL, architecture, and STA/signoff to converge designs. Collaborate with design and integration teams to ensure clean implementation of clocking/reset strategy, power architecture, and SoC integration requirements. Integrate and implement complex IP (e.g., controllers, microcontrollers, NOC, interfaces, MBIST/DFT logic, buffers, PHY‑adjacent logic) with focus on robust

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Micron’s High‑Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Digital Design organization is seeking a Digital Physical Design Engineer to drive backend implementation of high‑performance, low‑power digital logic used in advanced memory products. This role spans backend implementation from Netlist to GDSII, with a strong focus on timing closure, power integrity, and manufacturability in advanced process technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with RTL, DFT, CAD, and verification teams to deliver high‑quality physical designs, contribute to methodology improvements, and help push performance, power, and area (PPA) targets in complex, multi‑hierarchy designs. Key Responsibilities: Own and execute physical design implementation from synthesized netlist through GDSII, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and physical signoff Utilize AI-Enabled tools in the Netlist to GDS flow Perform and drive timing closure across multiple modes, corners, and scenarios using industry‑standard STA tools Analyze and resolve congestion, timing, IR drop, EM, and power integrity issues Develop and refine floorplans, power grids, and clocking strategies for high‑performance designs Work with placement and timing closure of custom analog hard IP macros in a digital-on-top design flow Collaborate closely with RTL designers to influence partitioning, constraints, and micro‑architecture decisions early in the design cycle Implement and va

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. As a SoC Physical Design Engineer in the Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG), you will drive the implementation of advanced HBM SoC logic/base die designs from netlist to GDSII. You will work closely with RTL design, verification, DFT, IP providers, packaging/assembly, and manufacturing teams to deliver best‑in‑class PPA (performance, power, area) and robust signoff collateral for tape-out. This is a hands‑on role with opportunities to own blocks or top‑level integration across multiple product generations. You will also work on efforts to enable and integrate AI-driven tools and AI-enabled workflows into the team's methodologies. Key Responsibilities Own physical implementation for SoC blocks and/or top-level, including floor-planning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical optimization to meet PPA targets. Drive timing closure (setup/hold) across multi-mode/multi-corner (MMMC) scenarios; partner with RTL, architecture, and STA/signoff to converge designs. Integrate and implement complex IP (e.g., controllers, microcontrollers, NOC, interfaces, MBIST/DFT logic, buffers, PHY‑adjacent logic) with focus on robust physical integration and timing/power integrity. Perform and/or coordinate physical signoff, including DRC/LVS, IR drop/EM, and timing signoff, addressing violations efficiently. Partner with DFT teams to ensure scan/MBIST requirements are physically realizable and do not compromise PPA or schedule. Work with packaging, assembly, test, probe, and manufacturing coll