STA Lead, Physical Design Engineer

We are looking for a person ready to take up the challenge of working in a high-profile project where we design and integrate multiple chiplets into a System-in-package, in collaboration with external stakeholders. You will work with Tenstorrent worldwide experts and leaders in the USA, Japan and other countries, and help us make our IP even better.

In this role, you will be responsible for STA timing analysis using industry standard tools for high-speed CPU core design. Knowledge of cutting edge silicon technology 5nm and lower and multi Ghz design is a plus.

This role is Remote, based out of North America.

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:

• Full chip timing analysis from early investigation to final implementation and tape out.


• Propose or develop timing methodologies to support the timing flow from RTL synthesis to implementation and timing closure.


• Work with architects and logic designers to generate block and full chip timing constraints.


• Analyze scenarios and margin strategies with Synthesis & Design team.


• Partner with physical design teams to close and sign off the designs through PnR and ECO cycles.

Experience & Qualifications:

• PhD, Masters or Bachelors Degree in EE, EECS or CS.


• Hands-on experience in ASIC timing constraints generation and timing closure.


• Expertise and advanced knowledge of industry standard timing EDA tools (Prime Time, StarRC etc.).


• Deep understanding and experience in timing closure of various functional and test modes


• Expertise in deep-sub micron processes (Crosstalk delay, noise glitch, POCV, IR-STA).


• Proficient in scripting (TCL, Perl, Python, csh/bash).


• Problem solver, Efficient written and verbal communication, Excellent organization skills and Mentorship quality.


• Self starter and highly motivated.


• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and be productive under aggressive schedules.

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.