EDA Tools & Design Automation Engineer

Tenstorrent • Santa Clara, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

Tenstorrent is seeking an EDA Tools & Design Automation Engineer to join its Mixed Signal Design Automation team. The role owns the deployment, configuration, reliability, and ongoing evolution of the EDA tool environment used by mixed-signal design teams. The engineer will develop and maintain AI-enabled design-automation tooling, build automation primarily with Python and EDA-specific scripting languages, partner with CAD on tool and PDK configuration, and help define and support scalable EDA flows that enable faster, more reliable mixed-signal design iteration.

The position is remote and may be based anywhere in North America. Tenstorrent welcomes candidates at various experience levels; candidates will be assessed during interviews for an appropriate level, and the offer will align with that level, which may differ from the level in the posting. Compensation for engineers ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, including base and variable compensation targets; actual offers depend on experience, skills, education, background, and location.

Employment is contingent on eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, an offer may depend on citizenship or permanent residency status or the ability to obtain prior license approval. If employment is not possible under these laws, the offer will be rescinded.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience supporting, configuring, or automating semiconductor EDA tools in an analog, mixed-signal, custom-design, CAD, or methodology environment.
• Strong Python engineering skills.
• Experience with Tcl and/or Cadence SKILL.
• Experience with Linux-based EDA environments and GUI or batch-flow integrations.
• Use of software best practices, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, documentation, and maintainable design.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Analytical and collaborative approach, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and work effectively with CAD, PDK, infrastructure, layout, and design teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cadence and Synopsys custom flows.
• Experience with OpenAccess, verification, extraction, simulation, or Slurm/HPC.
• A relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the deployment, configuration, reliability, and evolution of the EDA environment for mixed-signal design teams.
• Develop, test, release, and support AI-enabled automation and workflows, primarily in Python, with Tcl or Cadence SKILL integrations as needed.
• Partner with Design Automation and CAD to build workflows, configure tools and PDKs, qualify supported versions, and maintain reproducible environments.
• Help standardize automation conventions, interfaces, and data formats.
• Resolve tool, configuration, PDK, and workflow issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed