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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI IP Performance Engineer to join IP Product team. This team is focused on managing Accelerated Compute IP products with expertise in RISC-V, and AI IPs. As an AI IP Performance Engineer in this team, you will work closely with the AI architecture team in India to prototype ideas, analyze performance, energy, and cost trade-offs across hardware/software options. You should have a firm grasp of deep learning workloads, especially the large generative LLM/Diffusion models.
This role is hybrid, based out of Bengaluru, IN.
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:
- Lead the performance & power measurement and benchmarking activities
- Develop performance & power models for competitive benchmarking and roadmap projections
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural innovations from model insights to implementation.
- Explore HW/SW Optimizations at Component, SoC, Network (Scale-Up/Scale-Out) and System Levels
- Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop product collateral showcasing benchmarks and competitive data
- Support ongoing pre-sales evaluations using performance and power models
Experience & Qualifications:
- Master’s/Phd in CS/EE, or a related field, with a solid foundation in Computer Architecture.
- At least 7/3 years of experience in performance measurement, benchmarking, modeling, simulation, or system architecture, with a passion for AI technologies.
- A strong foundation in AI/Deep-Learning fundamentals to complement your expertise in computer architecture.
- Proficient programmer in Python/C/C++.
- Experience in building simulators/models in SytemC or similar frameworks at different abstraction levels.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and innovation-driven skills.
- Effective communication skills and adeptness at collaborative teamwork.
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.
As this position will have direct and/or indirect 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 supporting documentation will be required and considered as a condition of employment.
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.