SoC RTL Engineer

Job Title

SoC RTL Engineer

Role Summary

Join Tenstorrent's Tokyo SoC team to implement and optimize chiplet-based SoC RTL. You will work with senior engineers to develop and integrate compute, interconnect, and memory-heavy blocks, and support verification and backend teams through the full ASIC flow.

This is a hybrid role based out of the Tokyo office. Employment is contingent on eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology; offers may be rescinded if eligibility or required licenses cannot be obtained.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Junior — ideal for recent graduates or engineers with internship/early-career experience. Candidates at various experience levels may be considered and will be assessed during interviews.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include RTL implementation, verification support, and cross-team collaboration to deliver silicon-ready IP and SoC components.

• Write and modify RTL (SystemVerilog) for custom IP blocks and SoC components under mentorship.
• Assist design and integration of compute, interconnect, and memory-intensive blocks.
• Support verification using emulation, FPGA prototyping, and basic UVM flows.
• Collaborate with backend synthesis, timing-closure, physical design, DV, and firmware teams.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and debugging sessions to improve quality and performance.
• Apply PPA (power, performance, area) considerations during RTL implementation and optimization.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred qualifications.

Must-have

• Solid foundational understanding of computer architecture and digital logic design.
• Hands-on experience with RTL development using SystemVerilog (academic projects or internships acceptable).
• Awareness of PPA trade-offs and basic performance/power-oriented design thinking.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to work hybrid from the Tokyo office (flexible hours, remote options available).
• Ability to satisfy U.S. export-control requirements for access to controlled technology (may affect employment eligibility).

Nice-to-have

• Basic knowledge of RISC-V architecture.
• Familiarity with on-chip fabric/interconnect design, DFT, or hardware debug techniques.
• Experience with FPGA prototyping, emulation platforms, or UVM-based verification.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Tenstorrent

Headquarters: Austin, Texas, United States

Tenstorrent is a technology company focused on designing innovative computing solutions. They are known for their expertise in the development of advanced hardware, including ASICs and SoCs, aimed at enhancing performance and efficiency in various applications.