RTL Design Engineer, AI HW - Contractor

As an RTL Design Engineer (Contractor) at Tenstorrent, your primary responsibilities will include developing scalable RTL analysis methodologies, integrating EDA tools for automation, conducting RTL analysis to optimize design metrics, and collaborating with RTL design teams to establish best practices. You will work on innovative AI-focused cores designed for both inference and training use-cases.

Candidates for the RTL Design Engineer (Contractor) position at Tenstorrent should ideally hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or demonstrate equivalent practical experience. Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in ASIC design, along with hands-on expertise with RTL linting EDA tools, is required. Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog, along with knowledge of Tcl and Python is essential.

The RTL Design Engineer at Tenstorrent will work with various EDA tools and methodologies, focusing on areas such as RTL linting, clock and reset domain crossing, and power analysis. Additionally, the role demands the ability to integrate these tools into automated workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency in design projects.

At Tenstorrent, the RTL Design Engineer (Contractor) will collaborate closely with various teams, including RTL design and emulation teams. This promotes an environment where engineers can share insights, implement best practices, and work collectively to identify and enhance areas within the RTL design flow.

Tenstorrent is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees. As an RTL Design Engineer (Contractor), you'll have access to cutting-edge AI technological challenges that enhance your skills. The collaborative environment, along with the team's passion for learning and problem-solving, ensures that every engineer has the opportunity to grow and innovate.

Highlight specific tools you've worked with, such as particular EDA tools, and describe how you used them in the design process. Be sure to mention any successful projects that leveraged these tools to demonstrate your expertise.

Discuss a project where you encountered significant challenges, what those challenges were, how you approached solving them, and the eventual outcome. Focus on your problem-solving strategies and collaboration with the team.

Share your experience with languages like Tcl and Python, providing examples of how you utilized them in automating tasks or optimizing workflows. This showcases your technical skills and practical application.

Detail the methodologies you've employed, such as linting processes or power analysis techniques. Emphasize your understanding of these methodologies and their importance in the design process.

Discuss the communication tools and strategies you use to foster a collaborative environment, such as regular meetings, shared documentation, or collaborative problem-solving sessions. This demonstrates your teamwork abilities.

Talk about the specific design metrics you focus on, such as area and power consumption, and provide examples of how you’ve achieved optimization through thorough analysis and design adjustments.

Share any hands-on involvement with pre-silicon power estimation and methods you've employed for efficiency. Highlight how you integrated this into the design flow and any successful outcomes tied to your efforts.

Describe a structured approach to debugging in RTL design, emphasizing your analytical skills and the steps you take to identify and resolve issues. Providing a specific example can illustrate your process well.

Illustrate your commitment to professional development by discussing how you keep abreast of the latest advancements, whether through continuous education, attending workshops, or following industry publications.

Express your passion for AI and high-performance computing and convey how Tenstorrent's innovative environment aligns with your values and professional goals. Mention specific aspects of the company that attract you, like teamwork or groundbreaking projects.