Sr Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Design

Sr Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Design at Tenstorrent.

About the role Tenstorrent is building high-performance AI hardware by integrating custom RISC-V CPUs with advanced silicon architectures. We are seeking a digital design expert to architect and implement the RTL for our next generation of compute platforms.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada;
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada;
Boston, Massachusetts, USA; or Austin, Texas, USA. Engagement:
Hybrid.

• Develop and implement RTL for custom IP blocks and SoC components.
• Make design choices focused on performance for memory, interconnect, and compute-heavy blocks.
• Assist with validation tasks using FPGA prototyping, emulation, or UVM environments.
• Coordinate with physical design teams by managing synthesis and timing closure requirements.

• Proficiency in RTL development using Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience with full ASIC design flows.
• Ability to optimize designs for power, performance, and area.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture and IP microarchitecture.
• Strong communication skills for technical planning, specification definition, and peer reviews.

• Prior experience working with on-chip fabric and interconnect designs.

• Verilog
• VHDL
• ASIC design flows
• UVM
• FPGA prototyping
• Emulation
• Synthesis
• Timing closure

• Employment is contingent upon your eligibility to access technology controlled by United States export laws.
• Because this role involves access to sensitive information, you must be able to comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations, which may require citizenship, permanent residency, or specific government license approval.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Candidates of varying seniority levels are encouraged to apply, as final offers will be adjusted based on the evaluation during the interview process.