Intern, Machine Learning for Physical Design

As an intern in the Physical Design (PD) team, you will work on high-performance designs going into industry leading AI/ML architectures. The student coming into this role will develop ML-based tools and flows to improve the PPA (Performance Power Area) and turnaround time for all aspects of chip implementation from synthesis to tapeout for various IPs. The work is done collaboratively with a group of highly experienced engineers across various domains of the ASIC.

This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other PD engineers to develop ML-based tools in various physical design areas such as synthesis, PnR, timing closure and power grid construction and analysis
• Extend existing ML systems and implement new algorithms
• Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods
• Run machine learning tests and experiments on chip design databases
• Perform statistical analysis and fine-tune models using test results

Experience & Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS
• Experience with algorithms, data structures, and software development in Python and C/C++
• Deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics and algorithms
• Experience in solving problems with Machine Learning models
• Some knowledge of VLSI design fundamentals
• Strong problem solving skills
• Exposure to synthesis, place and route or timing analysis a plus

Compensation for all interns at Tenstorrent ranges from $50/hr - $70/hr 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.