We are looking for a talented engineer to join our CPU design team to iterate through front-end CAD flows on multiple process technologies while working closely with core micro-architects to refine CPU core configurations and optimizing PPA. You'll work on a CPU based on RISC-V ISA, collaborating with DV, PD, RTL and performance teams to deliver a functional, timing, and power-converged design. This role ishybrid, based out of Austin, TX 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 in high-performance physical design. - Proficient in RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL) and familiar with industry-standard tools for simulation and power analysis. - Skilled in synthesis, place and route tools including flows and physical design methodology. - Background in CPU micro-architecture. **What We Need** - Perform synthesis and initial place and route for new and legacy designs. - Collaborate closely with core micro-architects to optimize core configurations for best PPA. - Use innovative techniques to optimize power, performance, and area while driving physical design experiments and evaluating results. - Enhance physical design environment, tools, and methodologies to improve development efficiency. **What You Will Learn** - End-to-end exposure to CPU design from microarchitecture through timing and power convergence. - Hands-on experience optimizing CPU designs and driving PPA improvement. - Integration of open-source and industry-standard tools to improve physical flows and results. - Work in a deeply technical, highly collaborative team solving cutting-edge CPU design challenges. 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.