Let’s get started
By clicking ‘Next’, I agree to the Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy
Jobs / Job page
Firmware Verification Engineer - Contractor  image - Rise Careers
Job details

Firmware Verification Engineer - Contractor

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.

The RISC-V CPU team owns Tenstorrent CPU IPs. The CPU deploys firmware for several features like Power Management, Survivability and Debug. This position focuses on firmware verification at various levels (from unit to System on Package) and across different platforms (simulation, emulation, and silicon). The candidate will be responsible for defining the firmware verification strategy, test plan development and execution, firmware post-silicon validation, and providing customer support. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in CPU design and hardware-firmware interactions.

This role is hybrid based in Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Define firmware verification strategy, considering design maturity, cost-benefit analysis of different verification platforms, and development costs.
  • Develop a comprehensive test plan that includes cross-feature validation.
  • Design a firmware debugging strategy for verification and post-silicon environments.
  • Provide support for customer queries with documentation, firmware APIs, and sample programs.
  • Manage test plan execution, including failure resolution, in collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams—hardware design, system engineering, and post-silicon.
  • Conduct technical design and code reviews to provide design support and mentor junior engineers.
 

Experience & Qualifications:

  • BS in EE with 9+ years of experience or MS in EE with 7+ years of experience
  • Prior experience in firmware verification.
  • Experience in at least one functional domain, such as power management, RAS, or post-silicon debugging.
  • Familiarity with programming languages like C, C++, and Python.
  • Knowledge of verification methods and concepts, including directed random testing, coverage analysis, and monitors.
 

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of any RTOS.

 

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k 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.

Tenstorrent Glassdoor Company Review
4.1 Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon
Tenstorrent DE&I Review
No rating Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon
CEO of Tenstorrent
Tenstorrent CEO photo
Jim Keller
Approve of CEO

Average salary estimate

$300000 / YEARLY (est.)
min
max
$100000K
$500000K

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

Similar Jobs
Photo of the Rise User
Tenstorrent Hybrid Santa Clara, California, United States
Posted 11 days ago
Photo of the Rise User
Posted 8 days ago
Photo of the Rise User
Posted 7 days ago
Inclusive & Diverse
Rise from Within
Mission Driven
Diversity of Opinions
Family Medical Leave
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Lactation Facilities
Family Coverage (Insurance)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Resources
Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401K Matching
Paid Time-Off
Paid Volunteer Time
Photo of the Rise User
Posted 13 days ago
Photo of the Rise User
Posted 11 days ago
Photo of the Rise User
TKDA Remote MSP - Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota (Bloomington)
Posted 10 days ago
Photo of the Rise User
Posted 11 days ago
Customer-Centric
Empathetic
Transparent & Candid
Growth & Learning
Work/Life Harmony
Maternity Leave
WFH Reimbursements
Fully Distributed
Company Retreats
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Unlimited Vacation
Paid Time-Off
Paid Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Learning & Development
Health Savings Account (HSA)
MATCH
VIEW MATCH
FUNDING
DEPARTMENTS
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
No info
SALARY RANGE
$100,000/yr - $500,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Contract, hybrid
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2025

Subscribe to Rise newsletter

Risa star 🔮 Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI
Career Copilot
Want to see a list of jobs tailored to
you, just ask me below!