Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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.
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
Skills
- 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
- Basic understanding of RISC-V Architecture including V-extension
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package and benefits
Company Overview
Tenstorrent develops AI hardware and software solutions for data processing and machine learning application. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://tenstorrent.com.