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 are looking for a Staff Digital Design Engineer to help define, build, and optimize high-performance IP and SoC architectures for next-gen AI and compute workloads. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive at the intersection of microarchitecture, RTL implementation, and performance-aware design.

A digital design expert with a deep understanding of computer architecture and IP microarchitecture.

Comfortable optimizing for power, performance, and area (PPA) under aggressive design goals.

A naturally cooperative and technical engineer - you thrive in spec definition, peer reviews, and team-wide planning.





Architecture and RTL implementation of Tenstorrent's custom IP blocks and SoC components.

Performance-aware design decisions for compute, interconnect, or memory-heavy blocks.

Prior experience in on-chip fabric and interconnect designs is an asset.

How cross-functional workflows come together across design, DV, physical, and firmware teams.

S. export-controlled technology. S. export laws, including those codified in the U.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). 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.Commerce Department or applicable federal agency.

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