Tenstorrent

Sr. Engineer, Performance Infrastructure

Tenstorrent · Austin, Texas, United States; Santa Clara, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $100k - $500k

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Tenstorrent's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
64% of Tenstorrent's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Tenstorrent
high
131 stale, 1 reposted of 140 open
Hiring momentum
189 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

As a Staff Engineer in Performance Infrastructure at Tenstorrent, you will focus on developing and enhancing tools and methodologies for CPU design, specifically in performance analysis, correlation, and verification. You will collaborate with core architects and RTL teams to ensure efficient designs and drive improvements in CPU microarchitecture while utilizing your skills in C++ and Python.

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2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify complex issues and implement solutions
  • Experience in building tools and improving workflows for CPU development
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Experience with verification infrastructure and methodologies
  • Knowledge of high-performance CPU architecture and microarchitecture
  • Ability to debug RTL and logic across design hierarchies and pre-silicon environments

What you get

  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Compensation ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets
  • Equal opportunity employer

Worth weighing

  • Role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA
  • Candidates will be assessed for appropriate experience level during the interview process
  • Employment contingent upon eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology

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Listed by Tenstorrent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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