Verification Engineer

Job Title

Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Verify chiplet-level integration and SoC logic for Tenstorrent digital IP within a System-in-Package, collaborating with global teams and external partners. Ensure system functionality and performance through verification planning, test development, and cross-team coordination.

Role is based in Tokyo, Japan with a flexible hybrid work style.

Experience Level

Senior — this role expects over 10 years of verification experience and includes lead/mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Key duties include verification planning, testbench and infrastructure development, and stakeholder collaboration.

• Verify digital IP and SoC logic at the chiplet-integration level using industry-standard verification methodologies.
• Develop and improve verification infrastructure: model builds, simulation and regression runs.
• Create testbenches, checkers, test generators, assertions, and coverage.
• Build verification test plans for subsystems; implement test suites, summarize results, and share feedback with stakeholders.
• Publish verification metrics and drive convergence toward tape-out.
• Collaborate with architects, software, design, and emulation teams across regions.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications and skills.

• Proven CPU or SoC verification experience.
• Over 10 years of experience with verification flows, scripting, and automation.
• Good knowledge of logic design.
• Experience with Verilog / v2k / SystemVerilog.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; good English (written and spoken).
• Employment may be contingent on eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology; citizenship/permanent residency or prior license approval may be required.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of RISC-V, machine learning, die-to-die integration, memory controllers, PCIe, UCIe.
• Experience with low-level drivers and firmware in C.
• Fluency in Japanese and/or a valid Japanese work visa.

Education Requirements

Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

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.