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Tenstorrent · 4 hours ago

Machine Learning for Physical Design Intern - CPU/AI Hardware

positionAustin, Texas, United States
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$50/hr - $70/hr

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. As an intern in the Physical Design team, you will develop ML-based tools to improve chip implementation processes for high-performance AI/ML architectures.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)Artificial Intelligence (AI)ElectronicsMachine LearningSemiconductor
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Responsibilities

Develop ML-based tools to improve PPA and turnaround time for chip implementation
Work closely with other PD engineers to develop ML tools for areas such as synthesis, PnR, timing closure, and power grid analysis
Select appropriate datasets, data representation methods, and implement new algorithms
Run machine learning tests, perform statistical analysis, and fine-tune models using test results

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonC/C++AlgorithmsData StructuresStatisticsCuriosityCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS
Possessing deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics, and algorithms
Experienced in solving problems with Machine Learning models
Skilled in algorithms, data structures, and software development using Python and C/C++
Ability to develop ML-based tools to improve PPA and turnaround time for chip implementation
Work closely with other PD engineers to develop ML tools for areas such as synthesis, PnR, timing closure, and power grid analysis
Responsibility for selecting appropriate datasets, data representation methods, and implementing new algorithms
Capability to run machine learning tests, perform statistical analysis, and fine-tune models using test results

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package and benefits

Company

Tenstorrent

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Tenstorrent develops AI hardware and software solutions for data processing and machine learning application.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://tenstorrent.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.03B
Key Investors
FidelityEPIQ Capital GroupEclipse Ventures
2024-12-02Series D· $693M
2023-08-02Series Unknown· $100M
2021-05-20Series C· $200M

Leadership Team

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Jim Keller
President and CEO
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Keith Witek
Chief Operating Officer
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Recent News

EE Times
Layoffs At Tenstorrent As Startup Pivots Towards Developer Sales
2025-12-10
The Register
$12K machine promises performance that can scale to 32 chip servers and beyond but immature stack makes harnessing compute challenging
2025-11-27
Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Funding
AI chip startup Tenstorrent in talks to raise $800M in funding at a $3.2B valuation led by Fidelity
2025-11-19
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