Sr. Software Engineer, Systems Framework & Infrastructure

Location: Hybrid, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company

Tenstorrent develops high-performance AI computing technology combining software models, compilers, platforms, networking, RISC-V CPUs, and semiconductors.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain system and ASIC access and testing frameworks with internal customer teams.
• Architect APIs supporting the transition from test-chip bring-up to mature productized systems.
• Execute ML processor, board, and system bring-up and validation, driving debugging through bring-up, validation, and production.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and test automation infrastructure for reliable software deliverables.
• Review code, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, plus 3+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, with fluency in Git, including rebase and feature-branch workflows.
• Experience with Python packaging release flows, infrastructure, CI/CD in containerized environments, and test automation using doctest and pytest.
• Strong Linux systems programming skills, including operating-system internals, thread-safe programming, and memory management.
• Understanding of computer architecture, logic design, circuit design, and digital hardware design; ability to read schematics and RTL.
• Experience debugging with oscilloscopes, logic or protocol analyzers, or pre-silicon waveforms.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, clear verbal and written communication, cross-functional collaboration, issue ownership through closure, and a basic understanding of machine learning.

Nice to have

• Experience with state-of-the-art ML processor architecture, chiplet-based ASIC architecture, board and system design, system bring-up, or hardware debugging.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Toronto.
• Opportunities to work across pre-silicon development, post-silicon validation, and production.
• Hands-on exposure to ML processor architecture, chiplet-based ASICs, board design, and hardware debugging.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Employment is contingent on eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology; citizenship, permanent residency, or prior license approval may be required under applicable U.S. export laws.