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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 a CPU Verification Fellow to lead verification strategy and execution for next-generation RISC-V high-performance processors. This role requires deep CPU verification expertise, strong microarchitecture understanding, and the ability to guide large engineering teams from early design through tapeout and post-silicon validation. The ideal candidate has verified complex out-of-order, speculative, superscalar CPUs and can define scalable methodology across simulation, formal verification, emulation, FPGA, and silicon bring-up. This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX. 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 You have deep experience verifying high-performance superscalar CPUs, ideally including out-of-order and speculative processors. You have strong knowledge of RISC-V architecture, including ISA compliance, privileged architecture, virtual memory, atomics, vector extensions, and memory model behavior. You are highly proficient in SystemVerilog, UVM, constrained-random verification, assertions, functional coverage, and advanced debug methodologies. You have hands-on experience with CPU refere

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 are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Design Verification Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end verification of our IOMMU (Input/Output Memory Management Unit) IP. You will play a critical role in ensuring the functional correctness and performance of the design, taking ownership of the verification process right from the initial specification understanding down to final coverage closure. This role is hybrid, based out of Bangalore, India. 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 You have hands-on experience in ASIC or SoC verification using SystemVerilog and UVM. You enjoy debugging complex design and verification issues and working closely with cross-functional teams. You’re comfortable building verification environments from scratch and driving coverage closure. You have familiarity with standard bus protocols and modern verification tools. What We Need Experience owning block or subsystem-level verification from test planning to sign-off. Strong understanding of constrained-random verification, coverage analysis, and regression debugging. Familiarity with proto

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 are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team and lead the front-end RTL physical implementation team. Drive CAD flows on multiple process technologies while working closely with core micro-architects to refine CPU core configurations and optimizing PPA. You’ll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with DV, PD, RTL and performance teams to deliver a functional, timing, and power-converged design. 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 An expert in physical design practices used to optimize PPA Experienced in high-performance physical design. Proficient in RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL) and familiar with industry-standard tools for simulation and power analysis. Skilled in synthesis, place and route tools including flows and physical design methodology. Background in CPU micro-architecture. What We Need Own front‑end physical implementation and PPA definition for a high‑performance RISC‑V CPU and CPU subsystem Work closely with microarchitects and RTL designers to “make the IP better” by optimizing frequency, power, and area

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 are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team to define and implement RTL for high-performance CPUs. You’ll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with DV, PD, and performance teams to deliver a functional, timing, and power-converged design. 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 Experienced in CPU microarchitecture with expertise in Rename, Scheduler, ROB, Load Store, Branch Prediction, Cache or Datapath. Skilled in RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL) and familiar with industry-standard tools for simulation, synthesis, and power analysis. Proficient in debugging RTL/logic across multiple design hierarchies and pre/post-silicon environments. Background in microarchitecture definition, design specification, and performance-driven trade-off analysis. What We Need Own RTL design and microarchitecture development for a portion of a CPU block of a high-performance RISC-V CPU. Collaborate closely with DV, PD, and performance engineers to meet functional, timing, and power goals. Use innovative techniques to optimize power, performance, and

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. At Tenstorrent, we build open, state of the art compute for real workloads and real developers. You will own CPU core-level testbench development and verification, shaping how our out-of-order RISC-V CPUs behave in silicon. 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 You bring 8+ years in CPU verification, CPU testbench development, or closely related digital design. You have deep hands-on experience building and owning CPU core-level testbenches, not just using existing environments. You know high-performance out-of-order CPU microarchitecture in depth. You are comfortable developing testbench infrastructure in CVM methodology, with UVM experience as a strong plus. You work comfortably across RTL, waveforms, logs, regressions, and cross-functional debug with design, DV, emulation, and post-silicon teams. You are comfortable using AI-assisted verification workflows to improve debug, stimulus creation, and coverage analysis, while applying strong engineering judgment to validate results. What We Need Lead hands-on CPU core-level testbench development for hi

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 building next-generation CPU and AI silicon. You’ll work at the forefront of hardware innovation, diagnosing complex issues across chips, systems, firmware, and software while collaborating with some of the brightest engineers in the industry. This role offers the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems, build impactful debug solutions, and directly influence the reliability and performance of cutting-edge AI compute platforms. This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, Canada. 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 hardware debug and post-silicon bring-up for CPU, SoC, or ASIC systems. Strong understanding of processor architecture and microarchitecture (RISC-V, x86, or ARM) with familiarity in debug and trace methodologies (e.g., iJTAG). Hands-on engineer who excels at diagnosing complex hardware, firmware, and software issues through root-cause analysis. Comfortable working in the lab with a passion for building debug tools, automation, and scalable methodologies. Collaborative team player with experience partnering across ASIC, firmware, software, and validation teams. What We Need

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. At Tenstorrent, we build open, state of the art compute for real workloads and real developers.You will own CPU core‑level verification, shaping how our out‑of‑order RISC‑V CPUs behave in silicon. This role is hybrid, based out of Bangalore, India. 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 You bring 8+ years in CPU verification or closely related digital design. You know high‑performance out‑of‑order CPU microarchitecture in depth. You work comfortably with RTL, waveforms, logs, and complex debug scenarios. You communicate clearly across design, DV, emulation, and post‑silicon teams. What We Need Plan and drive functional verification for CPU core features and complex microarchitectural scenarios. Develop UVM, assembly, and C/C++ based stimulus, functional models, and coverage for ISA, RISC-V extensions, and un-core components. Debug simulation and emulation regressions using RTL understanding, waveforms, and logs to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Build and enhance coverage models, testbenches, and debug infrastructure to improve verification quality and coverage closure. Collaborate with design, validation, and

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. At Tenstorrent, we build open, state of the art compute for real workloads and real developers. You will own CPU focused test generator development and verification strategy, shaping how our out-of-order RISC-V CPUs are validated against complex ISA and microarchitectural behavior. This role is hybrid, based out of 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 You bring 8+ years in CPU design verification, test generation, or closely related CPU validation work. You have led development of test generators for x86, ARM, or RISC-V ISA environments. You understand CPU ISA behavior, privileged architecture, and high-performance out-of-order CPU microarchitecture. You are comfortable building tools, stimulus, and automation that scale verification across large CPU programs. You communicate clearly across design, DV, architecture, emulation, and post-silicon teams. What We Need Lead development of CPU core-level test generators for high-performance out-of-order RISC-V cores. Own generator strategy, infrastructure, and methodology for ISA and microarchitectural verification in both pre-silicon and post-si

ABOUT CANVAS On our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our Investment Professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research. Canvas is the supply chain research group within Market Intelligence. Canvas conducts compliant supply chain research by developing deep industry expertise, talking with private company executives, and synthesizing information for portfolio managers and analysts – our team produces impactful research that will change the way you look at the world. WHAT YOU’LL DO When you join the Canvas team, you’re signing up for the learning experience of your life. You will never look at anything the same – from grocery stores to tires to semiconductors. Every day you will speak with some of the most successful private company executives and learn about the businesses they’ve spent their lives building. You will synthesize your findings in comprehensive reports that are consumed by our investment professionals. Other Market Intelligence divisions do quantitative research to explain what is going on in an industry. As a fundamental researcher, your qualitative research will explain the why. In this role you will: • Become a subject matter expert on an assigned industry • Learn from small, medium, and large private company executives about their businesses and the industries in which they operate, including gathering qualitative data on what is happening (e.g., structural shifts; real-time changes in supply/demand dynamics; and emerging competitors, markets, and technologies) and, importantly, why it is happening • Synthesize your findings in comprehensive reports that present a view of the industry • Gain unparalleled exposure to, and learn from, business leaders across industries, including private company executives and your colleagues • Interact directly with our investment professionals and learn the discretionary investment process to he

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 seeking a SoC Physical Design Verification Engineer to drive full-chip signoff and ensure manufacturable, high-quality silicon across advanced technology nodes. You’ll lead physical verification closure (DRC, LVS, ERC, etc.), debug issues using standard industry PV tools, and collaborate across RTL, PD, CAD, and packaging teams to achieve successful tapeouts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex challenges in cutting-edge silicon, we’d love to hear from you. This role is hybrid , based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX 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 A seasoned engineer with a strong background in CPU/IP/SoC physical verification and tapeout closure. A hands-on problem solver who excels at debugging and driving signoff through complex verification flows. A collaborative team player who works effectively across RTL, PD, CAD, and foundry interfaces. A mentor and technical leader passionate about building efficient, manufacturable silicon. What We Need BS/MS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or related) with 7–14 years of hands-on CPU/IP/SoC physical verif

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 a talented Physical Design Engineer to implement high-performance blocks for our industry-leading CPU and AI/ML architectures. 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 A hands-on engineer with deep expertise in SOC/ASIC physical design and a track record of successful tapeouts. Passionate about optimizing PPA through innovative implementation techniques and close RTL collaboration. Strong problem solver who excels at debugging complex issues across design hierarchies. Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, technically challenging environments. Experience in power grid design and EMIR What We Need BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with proven experience in synthesis, PnR, and timing closure on tape

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 Field Application Engineer who’s wired for AI/ML, fluent in real-world problem-solving, and excited to build with the people actually using what we make. You will collaborate closely with the sales team and enterprise customers, leveraging your deep technical knowledge in AI to drive the adoption of our products and solutions. This is a customer-facing role that requires both technical expertise and excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. This role is remote based out of North America with preference near one of our main hubs Santa Clara, CA; Boston, MA; or Toronto,ON. 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 You’ve lived in the AI/ML trenches, whether as a field engineer, a solutions architect, or the one tapped in when things needed to “just work.” You speak both machine and human. Whether it’s a researcher or a skeptical executive, you know how to break things down and bring them to life. You’re fired up about generative models, LLMs, and the edge of what’s possible when software meets purpose-built silicon. Work directly with customers in mee

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. At Tenstorrent, we are building open, scalable compute for real AI workloads. As Director, Customer Hardware Engineering, you own the technical relationship with strategic customers and FAEs, turning their silicon needs into precise requirements for our hardware and software teams. You connect customer architectures to Tenstorrent platforms so their models run efficiently on our silicon. This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, Austin, TX or Belgrade, Serbia. 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 leader of customer-facing technical teams and Field Application Engineering organizations. Strong background across RTL, verification, and physical design for custom silicon programs. Systems thinker who understands how RTL choices affect software, performance, and customer solutions. Clear communicator who aligns customers, FAEs, and internal teams around shared technical goals. What We Need Own technical customer relationships and convert high-level asks into concrete engineering specifications. Coordinate with hardware and software leads on customer-specific NEO silicon configurations. Oversee RTL changes and NEO cus

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 an exceptional Senior-level Physical Design Engineer to drive top-level implementation of our complex AI and CPU System-on-Chip designs. You'll orchestrate cross-disciplinary collaboration, implementing sophisticated floorplans, power grids, and clock networks while ensuring design closure at the chip level. If you excel at managing the complexity of full-chip physical design and want to deliver next-generation AI hardware, we need your expertise. This role is hybrid , based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX 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 A 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. What We Need 8+ years of top-level SOC physical design experience on complex, multi-million gate designs. Deep expertise in hierarchic