EDA Tools & Design Automation Engineer
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. It develops and maintains AI-enabled design-automation tooling, builds automation using Python and EDA-specific scripting languages, partners with CAD on tool and PDK configuration, and supports scalable EDA flows for faster and more reliable mixed-signal design iteration. The position is remote and may be based anywhere in North America. Candidates at varied experience levels are welcome; level will be assessed during interviews and compensation will align with the assessed level. 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. Tenstorrent offers a competitive compensation package and benefits. Employment is contingent on eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology, which may depend on citizenship or permanent residency status or the ability to obtain required license approval.
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.
- Experience applying 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 across teams.
- Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology, subject to applicable export laws.
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.
- Collaborate with CAD, PDK, infrastructure, layout, and design teams to troubleshoot complex issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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