Senior Physical Design Power Engineer

7 days ago

Austin, United States Tenstorrent Full time

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 looking for a Senior Power Engineer to deliver power efficient SOCs for our family of CPU and AI products.

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or Ft. Collins, CO.

This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, Santa Clara or Ft Collins.

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Power analysis throughout the entire product lifecycle, beginning with preliminary estimations in the early design stages, progressing through final tape out, and extending support into post-silicon power optimization efforts.
  • Establish and implement comprehensive power methodologies for the design, verification, and implementation of advanced deep submicron SOCs
  • Conceive and execute innovative power reduction strategies, spanning from circuit-level optimizations to system-wide enhancements.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architects, micro-architects , and physical design experts to formulate precise power specifications and budgeting.
  • Ownership of power analysis processes, overseeing assessments at both individual block and full-chip levels and support tools such as Power artist and Prime Power
Experience & Qualifications
  • BS/MS/PhD with 5-7 plus years experience
  • Prior experience in a similar role as Power Engineer or Architect preferred
  • Hands-on experience with synthesis, block PnR runs
  • Experience in Power estimation, SOC Power budgeting and rollup


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.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been sanctioned by the U.S. government.

As this position will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency information and/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process.

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