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Staff Engineer, Physical Design Flow

Tenstorrent is a leading AI technology company developing a high-performance RISC-V CPU and cutting-edge AI silicon platforms. They are seeking a Physical Design Flow Engineer to enhance and automate RTL-to-GDS physical design flows for their advanced AI chips, working collaboratively across diverse teams to push performance, power, and area boundaries.

Skills

  • Expertise in physical design/CAD methodology on advanced semiconductor nodes.
  • Hands-on experience with Synopsys, Cadence, and other industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, place-and-route, STA, and signoff.
  • Strong skills in optimizing hierarchical flows and chip assembly for runtime efficiency and PPA.
  • Scripting and automation capabilities to enhance CAD flows.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and with external EDA vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and automate advanced RTL-to-GDS implementation flows for AI silicon.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including physical verification, RC extraction, and timing analysis.
  • Enhance performance, power, and area (PPA) at every design stage using industry-standard EDA tools and ML-based solutions.
  • Partner with EDA vendors to drive tool improvements and implement CAD automation and scripting.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field typically required.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation package including base and variable pay.
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility based in Santa Clara, Austin, or Fort Collins.
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge AI/ML chip technologies and influence future EDA tools.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and equal employment opportunities.
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Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
July 23, 2025
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