Tenstorrent
Silicon Power & Characterization Lead
$100K–$500K
Austin, Texas, United States +5 · Full-time · Posted Apr 2, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
Santa Clara, California, United States
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Austin, Texas, United States
Santa Clara, California, United States
Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Experience
- 8+ years in silicon power analysis and characterization; the posting also welcomes candidates at various experience levels, with level assessed during interviews.
- Education
- Master’s or PhD in EE, CE, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent on eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology; depending on citizenship/permanent residency status, prior license approval may be required. Offers may be rescinded if employment is not possible under U.S. export laws.
About the job
Leads post-silicon power characterization, correlates silicon measurements with pre-silicon models, and drives improvements to power estimation and product power performance.
What you'll do
- Own the end-to-end silicon power measurement strategy across operating modes, voltages, frequencies, and workloads.
- Build lab infrastructure, automated workflows, and data pipelines for repeatable power characterization.
- Correlate silicon data with pre-silicon models, investigate anomalies, and work with design and validation teams to ensure power and performance specifications are met.
What they ask for
- Deep understanding of digital and mixed-signal power domains, including DVFS, leakage vs. dynamic power, and power gating.
- Proficiency in lab-based power measurement using oscilloscopes, current probes, power analyzers, and SMUs.
- Python/Perl/MATLAB proficiency for automation and analytics.
- Strong debugging, cross-functional collaboration, and technical communication skills.
Pay
$100k - $500k (total pay, including base and variable compensation targets)
Tools
DVFS, Python, Perl, MATLAB, RTL
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