PCB Layout Engineer

Tenstorrent$100K — $500K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of board layout engineering experience in PCB design, preferably with Cadence Allegro and Altium.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Solid experience with complex high-speed PCBs, including multi-layer and HDI boards.
  • Competent in defining and applying layout rules for high-speed designs.
  • Experience collaborating with fabricators on complex stackups and resolving DFM/DFA issues.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, capable of working in an international team.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design and execution of multi-layer PCB layouts for high-performance computing and AI hardware.
  • Route high-speed interfaces such as GDDR, LPDDR, DDR, PCIe Gen 5/6, and Ethernet.
  • Utilize Cadence schematic/layout tools within the Cadence Pulse environment.
  • Select advanced fabrication technologies to balance performance and cost effectively.
  • Perform floorplanning, component placement, and establish power/ground planes.
  • Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with PDN, SI, thermal, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with variable component.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative AI technology and high-performance computing systems.
  • Hybrid work model based in Toronto, ON or Santa Clara, CA.
  • Access to a cross-functional team and collaboration opportunities across different engineering domains.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and learning within a rapidly evolving field.
Full Job Description
Tenstorrent is seeking a Layout Engineer with expertise in board layout for high-performance computing and AI hardware. This role requires direct experience with multi-layer boards, HDI vias, blind vias, back drilling, DFM, DFA and routing / layout of interfaces like GDDR, LPDDR, DDR, PCIe Gen 5 & 6, Ethernet IEEE 802.3bj, cd, cf, USB, etc. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams consisting of engineers from systems, power, signal integrity and mechanical to ensure that our products meet the layout margins and cutting-edge specifications for mass production boards for data centers, workstations, and consumer computing applications. This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, ON or 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. Who you are • Experienced board layout engineer with ~8+ years in PCB design (Cadence Allegro; Altium a plus). • Hold a B.S. in EE, CS, or equivalent experience. • Strong background in high-speed, complex PCBs (high layer count, HDI, multi-lamination, VIPPO, back drilling). • Comfortable defining and applying layout rules (physical, spacing, length-matching) for high-speed designs. • Confident working with fabricators on stackups, capabilities, and resolving DFM/DFA/DFT feedback. • Detail-oriented owner of designs with strong communication skills and the ability to work with an international, cross-functional team. What we need • A Layout Engineer to own multi-layer PCB layouts for high-performance computing and AI hardware. • Expertise routing GDDR, LPDDR, DDR, PCIe Gen 5/6, Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bj/cd/cf), USB and other high-speed interfaces. • Proficiency with Cadence schematic/layout tools (v25.1) in the Cadence Pulse environment. • Ability to choose appropriate advanced fabrication technologies (HDI, blind/buried vias, VIPPO, back drilling) balancing performance and cost. • Skill in floorplanning, component placement, board connectivity, and creation of power/ground planes. • Collaboration with power, signal integrity, and mechanical engineers to meet PDN, SI, mechanical, thermal, and regulatory (IPC, UL, CE, RoHS, FCC) requirements. What you will learn • How to design boards for cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing systems in data center, workstation, and consumer products. • Techniques to optimize signal integrity, power delivery, and manufacturability for mass-production hardware. • Best practices for working in a deeply cross-functional environment across systems, power, SI, and mechanical teams. • Practical experience building around a from-scratch, high-performance RISC-V CPU and AI-first compute platform. • How to navigate and integrate global industry and regulatory standards while pushing performance limits. • The direct impact of your layout work on the roadmap and success of a fast-growing AI silicon and systems company. 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.

About Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent is a semiconductor company that designs and develops computer processors for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. The company's processors are designed to be energy-efficient and scalable, and are used by a range of businesses, from small startups to large enterprises. Tenstorrent was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
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51 employees
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2016

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