Silicon Bring-up and Debug Engineer

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.  

Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

About The Role

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for silicon testing, repair and burn in of Cerebras wafer scale engines. We are looking for someone with a passion for productization of silicon and system tests.

Responsibilities 

• Work with the silicon and operations team to test, bring-up and run burn-in on wafers scale systems.
• Utilize silicon redundancy to repair wafers based on defect signatures.
• Run repair algorithms and use strategies to optimize wafer performance and quality.
• Debug issues found in production, to enable volume ramp of system production.
• Root cause issues and recommend solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

• BS or MS in EE, ECE, CS or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Solid experience in hardware bring-up and the debug of complex systems including ASICs, SoCs or microprocessors.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of computer architecture.
• Working knowledge of scripting in languages such as Python and/or Perl.
• Good understanding of DFT, ATPG, and design for debug techniques and their application in testing of silicon.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability & desire to work as a standout colleague.
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally and driving issues to closure.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of silicon failure analysis.
• Background with lab equipment such as test rigs, logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Location

• North America based. Sunnyvale or Toronto preferred. 

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection  point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2025.

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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