Silicon Validation Engineer

Tenstorrent•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Tenstorrent is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to help develop cutting-edge die-to-die chiplet PHY IP solutions that power the future of AI computing. You'll work at the forefront of deep sub-micron technologies, collaborating with circuit architects and cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of analog/mixed-signal design. This role is onsite, based out of Santa Clara, CA. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Requirements

BS, MS in electrical engineering (MSEE preferred) with 10+ years of hands-on electrical test and characterization of silicon chips/chiplets in a lab using Keysight and Tektronix equipment
Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals with analog and digital circuit design
Ability to work independently on debug of complex tests and interact with the design team to resolve issues
Experience developing test automation in languages such as Python, Perl and Labview
Knowledge of fundamental datacomm circuits such as amplifiers, PLL’s and Equalizers
Capable of independently running tests such as Tx output jitter measurements, Receiver JTOL and other common validation tests
Knowledge using oscilloscopes and BERTS
Familiarity with concepts of Jitter, Noise and other non-idealities in circuits
Excellent organizational skills to own assigned tasks and track/report progress regularly as strong verbal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience characterizing high speed I/O and PHY’s supporting protocols such as DDR, Ethernet, PCIe, USB, D2D
Develop firmware required for silicon validation, as well as experience Verilog, VHDL or other hardware descriptive languages
Fluent with industry standard signal and power integrity tools
Experience generating and maintaining IBIS model generation for D2D products

Responsibilities

Use your silicon test experience to perform validation and qualification of our D2D silicon designs
Develop/Evolve test software for silicon validation
Work closely with design team to help resolve issues found during validation