Design Verification Intern – AI Accelerator

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.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Design Verification Intern to join our AI hardware verification team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hardware verification using Python and Cocotb methodologies. You will assist in ensuring the accuracy and functionality of our AI hardware designs while working closely with experienced engineers.

This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Learning and Development: Gain practical experience in hardware verification processes, including the use of Python and Cocotb.
• Assistance with Verification Planning: Help develop and execute test plans and testbenches for AI hardware designs.
• Python Cocotb Methodology: Assist in writing and maintaining Python code for simulation and verification using Cocotb.
• Test Execution: Support the creation and execution of test cases to validate hardware functionality. Help identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaboration: Work under the guidance of senior engineers to understand design specifications and provide support in improving design quality.
• Documentation: Contribute to documenting verification processes, test plans, and results. Prepare basic reports on verification progress.
• Automation: Assist in developing automation scripts to enhance verification efficiency and coverage.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 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 C++ / SV / UVM as well knowledge of scripting languages
• Understanding of assembly level programming
• 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