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 person ready to take up the challenge of working in a high-profile project where we integrate multiple chiplets into a System-in-package, in collaboration with external stakeholders. You will work with Tenstorrent worldwide experts and leaders in the USA, Japan and other countries, and help us make our IP even better.
In this role, you will help build emulation infrastructure for a System-in-package for high-performance AI/ML engines. This role requires a strong technical background and a problem-solver mindset.
This role is hybrid, based out of Tokyo, Japan.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Help build a state-of-the-art hardware emulation ecosystem including,
- Build flow for emulation models with optimum frequency and emulation footprint
- Write emulation test-benches for single and multi chiplet models and transactors, monitors and harness components
- Write test plans focusing on unique functional coverage, performance, power extraction and low level software development
- Execute test plans, summarize the results and share feedback with project stakeholders
- Develop synthetic components for custom transactors, monitors, checkers, etc…
- Work across boundaries with architects, software and design/verification teams to define and improve the emulation platform
Experience & Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Proven experience in emulation/design, with a strong track record of successful projects
- Proficiency with Synopsys Zebu and/or Cadence Palladium, with the ability to adapt to various emulation platforms as needed
- Understanding of logic design and mapping design to emulation hardware
- Knowledge in Verilog/system Verilog
- Knowledge of emulation tools, flows, scripting and automation
- Good problem solving skills, organizational and communication skills
- Good English language skills (written and spoken)
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Cadence Palladium
- Knowledge of C, C++ or SystemC
- Knowledge of RISC-V, CPU microarchitecture, machine learning, die-to-die, memory controllers, PCIe, UCIe
- Understanding of verification
- Fluency in Japanese
- Japanese work visa
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set by the U.S. government.
As this position will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and supporting documentation will be required and considered as a condition of employment.
If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government. If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.