Engineer – Diagnostic Development
Company | Tenstorrent |
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Location | Toronto, ON, Canada, Santa Clara, CA, USA |
Salary | $100000 – $500000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or related field) with 5+ years of experience in semiconductor SoC/IP diagnostics, embedded systems, or a similar technical area.
- Strong programming experience, with a solid understanding of digital logic, system-level behaviors, and performance validation techniques.
- Proficiency and practical knowledge in working with embedded computing systems, including hardware interfaces, real-time operating systems, firmware development, and low-level programming.
- Experience with debugging, system optimization, and developing firmware solutions for hardware platforms.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell scripting for development, automation, and debugging.
- Experience with pre-silicon (simulation, emulation) and post-silicon (lab) validation.
- In-depth knowledge in hardware architecture and hardware/software interactions.
- Hands-on experience of software/hardware debugging by using industry-standard tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop diagnostics code for ASIC screening, board verification, and system validation.
- Release diagnostics packages for internal and external use.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize diagnostics for mass production.
- Enhance diagnostics infrastructure for long-term reusability and efficiency.
- Analyze and debug issues across ASIC, board, and system levels using tools like JTAG and internal scripts.
- Drive root cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams for resolution.
- Develop and improve debugging methodologies.
- Partner with firmware, hardware, software, ASIC, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Coordinate with external partners to support mass production with robust diagnostics solutions.
- Provide feedback to improve firmware and board design; document diagnostics architecture and recipes.
- Maintain and optimize diagnostics tools for engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Communicate development progress and findings regularly to stakeholders.
- Create reports, trace logs, and issue documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.