SoC Digital Design Engineer Intern

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

At Tenstorrent, engineers work hands-on with cutting-edge AI hardware—shaping the next generation of computing. This opportunity offers a rare opportunity to rotate across digital design, verification, firmware, software, and systems—supported by mentorship and real ownership of high-impact projects.

This role is on-site based in Toronto, Ontario.

Who You Are

• Comfortable with Verilog/VHDL and interested in computer architecture, ASIC design flow, and low-level systems.
• Skilled in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Curious about hardware/software co-design, machine learning, and performance optimization.
• A strong problem-solver who thrives on debugging and learning across the hardware/software stack.

What We Need

• Implement RTL logic for Tenstorrent IP and SoCs in Verilog.
• Explore and model architectural ideas for new chip designs.
• Support IP verification with UVM, emulation, and FPGA prototyping.
• Write firmware and low-level software to bring hardware to life.
• Explore automation ideas for continuous design methodology improvements

What Will You Learn

• Design techniques used in complex SoC / chiplet designs for on-chip fabric, system management controls, and high speed interfaces
• ASIC design flow automation through the use of AI agents
• Techniques for post-silicon validation, performance tuning, and power optimization.
• Framework development for automated testing, debug, and data analysis.
• Cross-functional hardware/software design, system-level integration, and board bring-up.

This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.