Tenstorrent

Network ASIC Designer

United States full-time Mid $100,000 - $500,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

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 an Interconnect and Compute Architect to help define and build next-generation CPU networking architecture for both datacenter and emerging robotics/automotive applications. You will contribute to our current datacenter networking efforts while also helping to seed and specify future medium- to low-power robotics/automotive devices for AI/ML compute and sensor ingest. The initial focus will be datacenter networking, with robotics as the first target within the automotive/robotics space.
This role isremote, 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.
Who You Are

You thrive while navigating multiple priorities and ambiguous, evolving requirements.

You have knowledge of Ethernet network architecture and how performance is modeled.

You have experience with die-to-die interfaces and understand associated protocols and design tradeoffs.

You understand Ethernet networking concepts and how they map onto on-chip and off-chip fabrics

You have experience with datacenter scale up architectures like UALink, NVLink, and Broadcom SUE.

You have experience with scale out RDMA protocols like RoCE, Infiniband, and others.

What We Need

A Interconnect and Compute designer who can contribute to both datacenter networking.

Someone comfortable with the intersection of forwarding, buffering, modeling and RTL design to guide architectural decisions

An engineer who can collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams to define and refine networking requirements.

A contributor who can help drive forward next-generation CPU networking architecture for AI/ML workloads.

What You Will Learn

How to build next-generation CPU networking architectures for both high-performance datacenters.

AI/ML specific protocols and implementations.

Learn how to build extreme low latency networks across ethernet topologies and high performance computing (HPC) topologies.

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.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.

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Technology & IT Administration Network Asic Designer Technology Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Network ASIC Designer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Tenstorrent?
  3. Which of Administration, Network and Asic have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, Network and Asic.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Network ASIC Designer role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, Network and Asic, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Tenstorrent needs from this hire.

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