Staff Engineer, System

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Toronto, ON
Senior level
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
As a ML processor bring-up and validation engineer, you will tune model and system parameters, debug performance bottlenecks, and develop automation frameworks for post-silicon verification. This role also involves characterization and validation of ML processors and related systems, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI technologies.
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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.

As a ML processor bring-up and validation engineer in our System Engineering team, you will have a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and systems engineering: performing combined tuning of model + system parameters, studying sparsity and data statistics vs. power/temperature; debugging performance and power bottlenecks for modern machine learning models. Additionally, the successful candidate will gain experience with state-of-the art ML processor architecture, embedded firmware development, board design and debug.

This role is remote, based primarily out of Toronto Canada or Portland Oregon, USA


Responsibilities:

  • Development of post-silicon test and characterization/tuning plans
  • ML processor/board/system bring-up and validation
  • Drive issue debug found at all phases of product life cycle: bring-up, validation and production
  • Lead collaborative test approach and track test plan execution
  • Power/performance/speed characterization, data analysis and product definition
  • Architecture and development of frameworks for automating post-silicon verification, data analysis and debug


Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor or Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering with more than 8 years of relevant experience
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent programming skills (C, C++, Python, Perl)
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture and logic design
  • Experience in scripting and test automation
  • Good understanding of circuit design, power regulation, high speed signal propagation
  • Experience using lab equipment: high speed oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.
  • Interest in and understanding of machine learning
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work cross functionally and drive issues to closure


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 licensing conditions set  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, asylee and refugee information and supporting documentation will be required and considered as a condition of employment.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government.  If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.

Top Skills

C
C++
Perl
Python
The Company
HQ: Toronto, ON
389 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Tenstorrent is a next-generation computing company that builds computers for AI.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with U.S. offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Belgrade and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, advanced systems, and neural network compilers.

Join us: www.tenstorrent.com/careers

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