About the role#
A chip is not a product until it is a working system. This internship covers the full lifecycle of getting silicon to boot and function correctly. You will work on the board, power, mechanical, thermal, packaging, and IO components. We match interns to specific teams based on their skills and interests. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Assist in post-silicon testing of physical microchips under real-world workloads to verify functional and electrical specifications.
- Contribute to foundational software development, including firmware, drivers, and operating systems that interface with hardware.
- Map out, define, and evaluate high-level structural frameworks for hardware systems.
- Optimize power delivery and high-speed performance benchmarks for silicon components and PCBs.
- Execute design and layout for semiconductor packaging.
- Perform electromagnetic, mechanical, and stress analysis.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Coursework or projects in embedded systems, microwave and signal integrity, board-level design, or thermal and mechanical engineering.
- Experience with low-level programming (C, C++, or Python) or hardware design and simulation tools like CAD, FEA, or Verilog.
- Strong foundational knowledge in electrical engineering, digital logic, computer architecture, or thermal and mechanical engineering.
- Interest in the intersection of software, silicon architecture, and the physical constraints of chip packaging and PCBs.
Location & details#
- Locations: Toronto, Ontario or Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology.
About Tenstorrent
Tenstorrent builds computers designed for artificial intelligence. The company focuses on computer architecture, ASIC design, and RISC-V technology. Founded in 2016, it maintains a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. It operates as a privately held organization with over 1,000 employees.
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