CPU Architect, Load-Store

Responsibilities

• Drive the architecture, micro-architecture, design and optimization of the CPU load-store unit for Tenstorrent’s high-performance out-of-order RISCV CPUs
• Propose new implementations to optimize load-store PPAP
• Perform simulations, modeling, and performance analysis of advanced CPU features and state-of-the-art data prefetchers
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize memory access patterns and system performance
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in CPU architecture and the memory subsystem
• Support documentation and presentation of architectural decisions, trade-offs, and findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals, including memory hierarchy, cache coherence, and data prefetching
• Familiarity with performance modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Gem5, SimpleScalar, or similar)
• Basic knowledge of hardware description languages (evidenced by hands-on experience with performance profiling tools and benchmarking methodologies)
• Problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex system interactions
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Experience & Qualifications

• Exposure to parallel processing architectures and multi-core systems

Pay

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets.

Schedule

The role is Remote, based out of The United States.

Benefits

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.