<div>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.</div>We are looking for CPU core level feature / testplan verification contractors responsible for ISA and microarchitectural verification. This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA. We are open to the idea of remote on a case by case basis.    Responsibilities: <div> <ul> <li>Functional verification with emphasis on core level testplanning, stimulus development and regression debug for simulation and emulation regressions</li> <li>Understand ISA and microarchitectural specifications for the Core and create comprehensive testplans</li> <li>Hands-on debug for core level failures. Propose and implement stimulus enhancements and debug capability improvements for core, cluster and chip level testbench environments</li> <li>Develop architectural and microarchitectural coverage for core features and create stimulus for closing coverage in a timely manner</li> <li>Support design deployment across simulation and emulation platforms</li> <li>Develop random and directed stimulus that spans pre-silicon, emulation and post-silicon domain</li> <li>Work with design, test and post silicon validation teams to ensure high quality delivery of the entire CPU core / cluster</li> </ul> </div>   Experience &amp; Qualifications: <div> <ul> <li>BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with at least 5 years of experience</li> <li>Strong background and experience with high performance OOO CPU microarchitecture</li> <li>Experience and understanding of one or more ISAs - x86, ARM or RISCV</li> <li>Experience debugging RTL and DV in a simulation environment, proficient at waveform and log file based debug</li> <li>Experienced with assembly, C/C++ and UVM based stimulus generation targeting both ISA and microarchitectural scenarios</li> <li>Familiar with simulation, formal and emulation environments</li> <li>Hands-on with scripting (Python, PERL)</li> <li>Experience with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and simulators (VCS, NC, Verilator)</li> <li>Strong problem solving and debug skills across various levels of design hierarchies</li> </ul> </div> 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.<div>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.</div>

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