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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.\nTenstorrent 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.\nOur diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V-based 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.\nWe are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team to drive performance verification and correlation between RTL and the performance model. You'll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with core architects and RTL teams to deliver a highly efficient and performant design.\nThis role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA.\nWe 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.\nWho You Are\nGreat at identifying problems and developing solutions.\nExperience analyzing modern CPU performance data, identifying bottlenecks and building the tools needed to do it efficiently.\nSkilled in C++ and Python, with an understanding of industry-standard tools for compilation, simulation and emulation.\nKnowledgeable in architecture and microarchitecture of high-performance CPU cores.\nProficient in debugging RTL/logic across multiple design hierarchies and pre-silicon environments.\nExposure to performance modeling and RTL-to-model correlation.\nWhat We Need\nJoin a team driving improvements in CPU microarchitecture, verify performance and correlate RTL against the performance model.\nCollaborate closely with RTL engineers and core architects to meet performance goals, debug miscorrelation and verify performance features.\nDraft performance testplans and develop targeted microbenchmarks to exercise performance features and expose bottlenecks.\nEnhance tools and methodologies for performance analysis and correlation to improve development efficiency.\nUse innovative techniques to optimize power, performance, and area while driving performance experiments and evaluating results.\nWhat You Will Learn\nEnd-to-end exposure to CPU design from microarchitecture through performance convergence and validation.\nHands-on experience optimizing CPU designs in both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.\nDeep familiarity with the performance modeling and RTL simulation/emulation flows used to verify a high-performance CPU.\nWork in a deeply technical, highly collaborative team solving cutting-edge CPU design challenges.\nCompensation 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.\nTenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.\nThis 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). 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