
Sr. Engineer, Memory Validation
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.
At Tenstorrent, we’re pushing the boundaries of AI/ML hardware platforms and blazing trails with next-gen high-speed memory technology that powers our performance and scalability. We’re looking for passionate engineers to take charge of validating and enabling our cutting-edge GDDR7 PHY and controller IP.
This role is hybrid and based in one of the following locations: Toronto, Canada; Vancouver, Canada; New Taipei City, Taiwan; Pangyo, South Korea; or Santa Clara, California.
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
- A passionate engineer excited to help shape the future of AI hardware alongside a world-class team.
- Eager to get hands on high-speed memory interfaces, firmware development, and low-level C/C++ programming.
- Fascinated by cutting-edge memory tech like GDDR7, DDR5, or LPDDR5—and ready to dive deep into the challenges they bring.
- An automation enthusiast who leverages Python and shell scripting to accelerate testing and innovation.
What We Need
- A curiosity-driven engineer interested in JEDEC memory standards and a passion for understanding how PHY-level training flows operate.
- Someone who enjoys being hands-on in the lab—diving into measurements with oscilloscopes, BERTs, and protocol analyzers to uncover insights.
- A problem-solver who thrives on debugging tricky hardware and firmware interactions across silicon and system-level platforms.
- An eager collaborator who’s excited to work with memory vendors and contribute to early-stage validation, even in pre-silicon environments.
What You Will Learn
- Take ownership of cutting-edge post-silicon validation for next-gen GDDR7 PHY and controller IP — from the thrilling first bring-up all the way to full coverage closure.
- Master the art of crafting and executing validation plans that follow JEDEC standards while tackling real-world system challenges, boosting your expertise in high-speed memory technologies.
- Dive deep into advanced testing techniques like PVT, signal integrity, and power integrity margin analysis to ensure top-tier performance and reliability.
- Develop powerful firmware tools and automation scripts that drive efficiency — all while collaborating with top memory vendors and cross-functional teams to solve complex system-level puzzles.
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.
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