Automotive and Robotics SOC Architect

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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 accelerating the future of AI and high-performance compute by building industry-leading CPU and AI architectures. As an Automotive and Robotics SoC Architect, you will define scalable, top-down system architectures that unify our CPU and AI technologies for next-generation automotive applications. This senior technical role shapes the architectural direction of our automotive and robotics portfolio, ensuring our products meet the industry's highest expectations for performance, safety, reliability, and security. This position is central to how Tenstorrent delivers world-class automotive solutions and requires strong technical leadership, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role isremote, based out of North America.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Who You Are

• A systems thinker who can architect complex SoCs from concept to execution.
• A strong communicator who can articulate technical direction across engineering teams and external partners.
• Someone with deep knowledge of safety-critical systems and the unique needs of automotive environments.
• An innovator who can identify future use cases and propose next-generation architectural solutions.
• A leader who thrives in a highly technical, cross-functional, fast-moving environment.

What We Need

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience designing complex SoCs, ideally in automotive applications.
• Proficiency in hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience with hardware/software co-design and co-verification.
• Knowledge of automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and security principles.
• Someone comfortable with up to 25% international travel.
• Experience with both cameras, sensors, and others is a plus.

What You Will Learn

• How cutting-edge CPU and AI architectures are adapted for automotive-grade environments.
• Best-in-class methodologies for safety-critical SoC design, verification, and system integration.
• How to translate emerging automotive use cases into scalable, future-proof SoC architectures.
• Approaches to hardware-level security, robustness, and cyber-resilience in automotive compute systems.
• Cross-functional collaboration strategies that drive innovation across architecture, software, DV, and product teams.

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.

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.