Staff Engineer, System - Tenstorrent

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.