Sr Staff Engineer, Design Automation

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6 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role

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 a talented Design Automation Software Developer to create Python-based frameworks that revolutionize our AMS IC design workflows. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to build automation tools that streamline circuit generation, simulation, and verification processes while integrating cutting-edge EDA capabilities. If you're passionate about software development in the semiconductor space and want to empower engineers building the future of AI hardware, join us.

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; Fort Collins, CO; Boston, MA; or Portland, OR.

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 Are

  • A skilled Python developer with a passion for automating complex semiconductor design workflows.
  • Experienced in agile development with strong software engineering fundamentals and a commitment to code quality.
  • Curious and self-driven, with proven ability to independently master new tools, languages, and technical domains.
  • Collaborative problem-solver who translates engineering needs into elegant technical solutions.

What We Need

  • BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE with 5+ years experience (BS) or 3+ years (MS/PhD), including 1+ year of Python development in semiconductor/EDA context.
  • Solid understanding of Analog, Digital, and Physical Design flows with hands-on Linux proficiency.
  • Experience with modern software practices including version control, testing, and agile methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Design Automation teams and stakeholders.

What You Will Learn

  • How to architect scalable automation frameworks that accelerate cutting-edge AI chip development.
  • Advanced circuit generation techniques for multiple design views (OpenAccess, SystemVerilog, LEF/DEF, Liberty).
  • Integration strategies for leveraging EDA tool APIs and building best-in-class design automation solutions.
  • Cross-functional collaboration methods that bridge software development and hardware design excellence.

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 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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The Company
HQ: Toronto, ON
389 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Tenstorrent is a next-generation computing company that builds computers for AI.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with U.S. offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Belgrade and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, advanced systems, and neural network compilers.

Join us: www.tenstorrent.com/careers

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