ML/AI Engineer - CAD Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning/AI Engineer to join our CAD Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between traditional semiconductor validation methodologies and cutting-edge AI/ML techniques to revolutionize our post-silicon validation infrastructure.

This role is hybrid role, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or Portland, OR.

Responsibilities:

• Develop ML-powered systems for automated post-silicon validation and debug
• Build and maintain infrastructure for large-scale silicon characterization and testing
• Create predictive models for silicon behavior analysis and performance optimization
• Implement AI-driven solutions for anomaly detection in silicon bring-up and validation
• Build ML pipelines for processing and analyzing massive post-silicon validation datasets
• Develop infrastructure for automated root cause analysis of silicon issues

Experience & Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, or CAD infrastructure development
• Strong background in machine learning and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Proficiency in Python and experience with data analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn)
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and instruction set architectures (ISAs)
• Experience with post-silicon validation tools and methodologies## Technical Skills
• Machine Learning: Deep learning, reinforcement learning, neural networks
• Programming: Python, C++, Assembly, Shell scripting
• ML Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn
• Debug Tools: ILA, JTAG, trace analyzers
• Data Analysis: SQL, Pandas, NumPy, signal processing## Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

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.

Our engineering positions and certain engineering support positions require 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/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process.

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.