Staff Physical Design Engineer

About the role

Tenstorrent is seeking talented Physical Design Engineers to implement high-performance blocks for our industry-leading CPU and AI/ML architectures. You'll own the complete implementation flow from synthesis to tapeout, working alongside world-class engineers to push the boundaries of performance, power, and area.

Responsibilities

• Implement cutting-edge AI accelerators and high-performance CPUs on the most advanced process nodes.
• Innovate PPA optimization techniques and methodologies for next-generation chiplet architectures.
• Directly impact products that redefine the landscape of AI and high-performance computing.

Requirements

• A hands-on engineer with deep expertise in SOC/ASIC physical design and a track record of successful tapeouts.
• Passionate about optimizing PPA through innovative implementation techniques and close RTL collaboration.
• Strong problem solver who excels at debugging complex issues across design hierarchies.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, technically challenging environments.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with proven experience in synthesis, PnR, and timing closure on taped-out designs.
• Expertise with industry-standard tools (Innovus, PrimeTime, RedHawk) and scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python).
• Deep understanding of advanced node challenges and low-power design techniques (power gating, multi-Vt, voltage scaling).
• Experience driving physical design requirements from early architecture through final signoff.
• Experience in power grid design and EMIR is preferred.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in physical design flows.
• Proven track record of successful tapeouts.
• Expertise with industry-standard tools and scripting languages.
• Understanding of advanced node challenges and low-power design techniques.
• Experience in power grid design and EMIR.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Pay

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

Schedule

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