[Remote] RISC-V CPU Microarchitecture / RTL

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. The RISC-V CPU RTL owner will play a key role in developing next-generation CPU design, requiring a deep understanding of CPU design including Architecture, RTL, Design Verification, and Physical Design Flow.

Responsibilities

• RISC-V CPU Unit Microarchitecture Specification: Define and develop microarchitecture specifications for the assigned unit (branch predictor, rename, instruction scheduling, vector execution, load/store, vector load/store support). The specification includes not only design, but also comprehensive analysis / strategy for verification and PPA (power, performance, area) closure
• RISC-V CPU Core Unit RTL Design: The candidate will be responsible for the quality of RTL including design verification and PPA closure. This includes writing RTL, reviewing / refining unit verification environment, applying right RTL optimization to control PPA
• AI Assisted Design Adaption: To maximize the team’s output, the candidate actively uses AI tools to accelerate the CPU design process
• Mentoring Junior Engineers: depending on a seniority of the engineer, the engineer may mentor junior members in the team

Skills

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven track record of designing high-performance CPU RTL for x86, Arm, POWER, SPARC, or RISC-V
• Deep understanding of design verification strategy and trade-offs for verification methodology (simulation, formal, various checkers, etc…)
• Deep understanding of CPU microarchitecture and PPA trade-off
• Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and across multiple disciplines
• Basic understanding of RISC-V Architecture including V-extension

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package and benefits

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