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Software Engineer, Acceleration Kernel Development

Tenstorrent · Santa Clara, California, United States · Santa Clara

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Infrastructureonsite$100k–$500k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Write low-level code powering high-efficiency machine learning workloads.
  • Push cutting-edge AI hardware to its limits through kernel design.
  • Integrate kernels into real-world ML training pipelines and frameworks.

What they offer

  • Highly competitive compensation package and benefits

Ideal candidate

Performance-obsessed developer who loves low-level optimization and parallel problem-solving. Thrives in collaborative, fast-moving teams and wants real impact powering efficient AI workloads.

Requirements

  • Experience building and optimizing compute kernels for parallel ML workloads
  • Ability to analyze and tune instruction-level performance across latency, memory and bandwidth
  • Strong C/C++ skills to build fast, efficient code from the ground up
  • Experience debugging, profiling and maintaining a fast low-level software stack
  • Collaborative mindset to work with ML engineers and integrate optimizations into production
hiring process
Candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level during the interview process, with offers aligned to that level.

Lab profile

About Tenstorrent

Builds high-performance RISC-V CPUs and AI accelerators with full-stack software for efficient AI computing.

What they build

  • AI accelerators
  • RISC-V CPUs
  • AI software and compilers

Known for

  • Custom RISC-V CPU development from scratch
  • Full-stack AI hardware and software
  • Performance, ease of use and cost efficiency

Key facts

  • Founded in 2016
  • Headquartered in Toronto, Canada
  • Backed by Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group
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