Tenstorrent · 3 days ago
RISC-V CPU Microarchitecture / RTL
Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. The RISC-V CPU RTL owner will play a key role in developing next-generation CPU design, requiring a deep understanding of CPU design including Architecture, RTL, Design Verification, and Physical Design Flow.
AI InfrastructureApplication Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)Artificial Intelligence (AI)ElectronicsMachine LearningSemiconductor
Responsibilities
RISC-V CPU Unit Microarchitecture Specification: Define and develop microarchitecture specifications for the assigned unit (branch predictor, rename, instruction scheduling, vector execution, load/store, vector load/store support). The specification includes not only design, but also comprehensive analysis / strategy for verification and PPA (power, performance, area) closure
RISC-V CPU Core Unit RTL Design: The candidate will be responsible for the quality of RTL including design verification and PPA closure. This includes writing RTL, reviewing / refining unit verification environment, applying right RTL optimization to control PPA
AI Assisted Design Adaption: To maximize the team’s output, the candidate actively uses AI tools to accelerate the CPU design process
Mentoring Junior Engineers: depending on a seniority of the engineer, the engineer may mentor junior members in the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Proven track record of designing high-performance CPU RTL for x86, Arm, POWER, SPARC, or RISC-V
Deep understanding of design verification strategy and trade-offs for verification methodology (simulation, formal, various checkers, etc…)
Deep understanding of CPU microarchitecture and PPA trade-off
Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL
Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and across multiple disciplines
Preferred
Basic understanding of RISC-V Architecture including V-extension
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation package and benefits
Company
Tenstorrent
Tenstorrent develops AI hardware and software solutions for data processing and machine learning application.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.03BKey Investors
FidelityEPIQ Capital GroupEclipse Ventures
2024-12-02Series D· $693M
2023-08-02Series Unknown· $100M
2021-05-20Series C· $200M
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