Performance Engineer Jobs

Tenstorrent is seeking an engineer to join its CPU design team and drive performance verification and correlation between RTL and the performance model for a CPU based on the RISC-V ISA. The role collaborates with core architects and RTL teams to deliver an efficient, high-performance design. The position is hybrid and based in Austin, Texas, or Santa Clara, California. Candidates at various experience levels are welcome; the appropriate level will be assessed during interviews, and the offer will align with that level, which may differ from the posting. The role focuses on verifying CPU performance, correlating RTL against the performance model, identifying and debugging performance bottlenecks and miscorrelation, and improving performance analysis tools and methodologies. It includes drafting performance test plans, developing targeted microbenchmarks, and conducting experiments to evaluate power, performance, and area. Tenstorrent describes its team as collaborative, curious, and committed to solving difficult technical problems. The role offers exposure to CPU design from microarchitecture through performance convergence and validation, as well as pre-silicon and post-silicon optimization and performance modeling, simulation, and emulation flows. 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, which may depend on citizenship or permanent residency status or obtaining required license approval.