Remote CPU Architect: AI/HPC Vector, Matrix Compute

Tenstorrent; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenstorrent seeks an experienced CPU Architect/Micro-Architect to lead RVV, FP, and matrix extensions for HPC/AI workloads. You will drive compute architectures across CPUs and accelerators, collaborating with software teams, silicon designers, and external IP partners to translate workload requirements into scalable, power-efficient designs.

This role is remote, based out of North America or Spain, and welcomes candidates at various experience levels with a competitive compensation package and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CPU design for high-performance computing and AI acceleration.
• Experience designing hardware for matrix floating-point computation, AI accelerators, vector processing, tensor engines, or machine learning workloads.
• Knowledge of CPU architecture, memory hierarchy, data movement, cache coherency, and interactions between CPUs and AI accelerators.
• Experience defining architectural specifications and leading cross-functional teams from concept through silicon implementation.
• Experience with RTL development with cutting edge AI frontier models.

Responsibilities

• Drive the architecture and micro-architecture of compute units and subsystems for HPC/AI workloads.
• Translate HPC/AI workload requirements into scalable CPU architectures that optimize performance, power, and area (PPA).
• Collaborate with software teams, silicon designers, and external IP partners across hardware and software boundaries.

Skills

CPU architecture

AI acceleration

Matrix math

HPC compute

RISC-V

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Tenstorrent seeks an experienced CPU Architect/Micro-Architect to lead RVV, FP, and matrix extensions for HPC/AI workloads. You will drive compute architectures across CPUs and accelerators, collaborating with software teams, silicon designers, and external IP partners to translate workload requirements into scalable, power-efficient designs.

This role is remote, based out of North America or Spain, and welcomes candidates at various experience levels with a competitive compensation package and