Design Verification Engineer - Chiplets - Contractor

Tenstorrent; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Digital Verification Engineer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This role offers flexibility, allowing candidates to work remotely or in a hybrid environment. You will lead verification efforts for cutting-edge digital IP and SoC logic, utilizing advanced methodologies and your expertise in C/C++ and Python. Collaborate with talented architects and designers to ensure verification closure while driving FPGA prototyping and emulation for pre-silicon validation. If you are passionate about digital verification and want to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in digital verification methodologies required.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification of digital IP and SoC logic using advanced methodologies.
• Develop and execute test plans for functionality and performance validation.

Skills

Digital Verification

C/C++ Programming

Python Scripting

SystemVerilog (UVM)

FPGA Prototyping

Computer Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Computer Engineering

Tools

UVM-based Testbenches

Simulation Environments

Coverage Metrics

Job description

We are seeking a Digital Verification Engineer on a contract basis to contribute to our verification efforts.

This role is flexible—candidates can be based in the US or Canada, and we are open to remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the verification of Tenstorrent’s digital IP and SoC logic, leveraging advanced verification methodologies.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality, performance, and power efficiency.
• Design and implement UVM-based testbenches, checkers, models, assertions, and coverage metrics.
• Develop C/C++/Python-based tests and simulation environments to validate hardware designs.
• Drive FPGA prototyping and emulation to accelerate pre-silicon validation.
• Analyze and improve verification coverage while optimizing execution for tape-out readiness.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL designers, and post-silicon teams to ensure verification closure.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Substantial experience in digital verification, with a strong understanding of SoC and IP verification methodologies.
• Experience with Ethernet, PCIe, and AXI verification.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog (UVM), SystemC, and coverage-driven constrained random verification.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, Bash, Make).
• Experience with functional coverage, assertions, and formal verification techniques.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA prototyping, emulation, or hardware acceleration is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of computer architecture, power/performance verification, and SoC validation.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.