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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 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 AreA 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 Need8+ years of top-level SOC physical design experience on complex, multi-million gate designs.Deep expertise in hierarchical floorplanning, fabric implementation, power grid design, and global clock distribution.Proven track record with bump planning, RDL implementation, and multi-voltage domain designs.Mastery of timing closure, EM/IR analysis, and physical verification at the chip level.What You Will LearnHow to implement cutting-edge AI accelerators and high-performance CPUs at the SOC level.Advanced techniques for chiplet integration and next-generation packaging co-design.Strategies for optimizing massive designs with complex power domains and clock architectures.Methods for driving successful chip-level closure through effective cross-functional collaboration.Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.This position requires access to technology that requires a U.S. export license for persons whose most recent country of citizenship or permanent residence is a U.S. EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, or E2 country. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.

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