CPU Architecture- Physical Design Lead

As a CPU Architecture - Physical Design Lead at Tenstorrent, your primary responsibilities will include overseeing the complete design flow of our high-performance RISC-V CPUs. This covers feasibility analysis, logic synthesis, place and route, as well as ensuring design closure through rigorous timing and power analysis. You'll also be expected to collaborate closely with other architects and engineers to devise better design practices and manage project schedules effectively.

Candidates interested in the CPU Architecture - Physical Design Lead role at Tenstorrent should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with over 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in integrated circuit design tools and a strong understanding of SOC/ASIC/GPU/CPU design flows, along with scripting skills in Python or TCL, are crucial for success in this position.

During the interview process for the CPU Architecture - Physical Design Lead at Tenstorrent, candidates will be assessed based on their engineering expertise, collaboration skills, and problem-solving capabilities. Interviews will evaluate your experience with design flow methodologies, tool familiarity, and your ability to communicate effectively within a team. Offers will be aligned with the assessed experience levels.

Yes, the CPU Architecture - Physical Design Lead position at Tenstorrent is entirely remote. We champion a flexible working environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. While you will be working from home, you will remain an integral part of a passionate team that thrives on shared goals and offers all the necessary resources to ensure you can contribute effectively.

The compensation for a CPU Architecture - Physical Design Lead at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k to $500k, which includes base and variable compensation targets. The actual offer will take into account your experience, skills, and educational background, alongside location. Additionally, Tenstorrent provides an attractive benefits package and emphasizes equal opportunity in the workplace.

Be prepared to share specific projects where you've led the design of high-speed CPU cores. Highlight your understanding of the design flow, tools used, and how your contributions impacted the project's success.

It's important to discuss your familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Synopsys and Cadence. Make sure to elaborate on your experiences with logic synthesis, timing analysis, and any challenges you faced with these tools.

Explain your methodology for achieving timing closure, including the techniques and checks you utilize such as static timing analysis, formal verification, and your process for addressing any discrepancies that arise during verification.

Share tangible examples of obstacles you encountered in CPU design, such as resource constraints or technical limitations, and describe your problem-solving strategies that led to successful project outcomes.

Discuss the scripting languages you've used, like Python or TCL, and explain how they have enhanced your workflow for automation, error checking, or efficiency in your design practices.

Provide an instance that showcases your collaboration skills, explaining how you communicated effectively with cross-functional teams and how that teamwork contributed to the overall project success.

Share insights into best practices you've implemented in past projects to achieve better synthesis convergence, focusing on methods that ensure efficient design flows and fewer iterations needed for closure.

Detail your experience with project management strategies and tools that you've utilized to keep CPU design projects on track while managing resources and scoping risks effectively.

Discuss innovations in the field, especially those related to AI and RISC-V architecture, and articulate how they influence your design approach and the future of CPU projects.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning through professional development resources, conferences, or online training, and how this knowledge helps you contribute effectively to your role.