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RTL Design Intern - CPU Hardware

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Final year BS/MS or PhD candidate in EE/ECE/CE/CS with a strong GPA Prior academic work in the field of computer architecture,

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Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

In this role, you will work on RTL/Microarchitecture of high-performance CPUs going into industry leading AI/ML architecture. You will be mentored by and work alongside a group of highly experienced engineers across various domains of the AI chip.

This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

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  • RTL coding for implementing features and logic design for CPU block
  • Understand and debug RTL code for the CPU and help make changes to the design
  • Help with infrastructure and tool development for RTL and Performance environments

Requirements

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  • Final year BS/MS or PhD candidate in EE/ECE/CE/CS with a strong GPA
  • Prior academic work in the field of computer architecture, internship experience preferred
  • Academic projects in SV  as well knowledge of scripting languages 
  • Prefer knowledge of scripting languages and assembly
  • Knowledge of hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL)
  • Strong academic skills or internship experience in verification methodologies and techniques – Simulation/debug, TB development, stimulus, checking, coverage
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
 

Compensation for all interns at Tenstorrent ranges from $50/hr - $70/hr including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

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

This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.

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April 16, 2026
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March 26, 2026
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