Physical Design Engineer (AI)

Location: Hybrid based out of Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA, or Fort Collins, CO. Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology.

Compensation: $100k - $500k (including base and variable targets)

Company

Tenstorrent is developing cutting-edge AI technology and high-performance RISC-V CPUs to redefine the computing paradigm.

What you will do

• Implement high-performance blocks for industry-leading CPU and AI/ML architectures.
• Own the complete implementation flow from synthesis to tapeout.
• Optimize PPA through innovative implementation techniques and close collaboration with RTL teams.
• Debug complex issues across design hierarchies.
• Drive physical design requirements from early architecture through final signoff.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in EE, ECE, CE, or CS.
• Proven experience in synthesis, PnR, and timing closure on taped-out designs.
• Expertise with FusionCompiler, PrimeTime, and RedHawk.
• Proficiency in Tcl, Perl, and Python scripting languages.
• Deep understanding of advanced node challenges and low-power design techniques.
• Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology (subject to EAR compliance).

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Collaborative environment focused on solving hard problems.
• Opportunity to work on next-generation chiplet architectures and AI accelerators.
• Direct impact on products redefining the landscape of high-performance computing.