CPU Architect, Memory Subsystem & Interconnects

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate CPU Architect to join our processor architecture team, focusing on memory subsystem and interconnects. In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and optimization of cutting-edge CPU architectures. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside world class architects in high-performance computing and processor design.

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Boston, MA, or Remote in the United States.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and optimization of memory subsystems, including cache hierarchies, coherence protocols, and memory controllers.


• Contribute to the development of high-performance interconnect architectures, including on-chip networks and chip-to-chip interfaces.


• Perform simulations, modeling, and performance analysis of memory and interconnect components.


• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize memory access patterns and system performance.


• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in CPU architecture, memory, and interconnects.


• Support documentation and presentation of architectural decisions, trade-offs, and findings.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).


• Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals, including memory hierarchy, cache coherence, and interconnect topologies.


• Familiarity with performance modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Gem5, SimpleScalar, or similar).


• Basic knowledge of hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and system-level programming (C, C++).


• Problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex system interactions.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• Hands-on experience with performance profiling tools and benchmarking methodologies.


• Exposure to parallel processing architectures and multi-core systems.


• Knowledge of DDR, HBM, and other emerging memory technologies.


• Experience with interconnect protocols such as AXI, PCIe, or CXL.

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.