Senior engineer at Tenstorrent developing low-level Ethernet firmware for AI accelerator hardware. Focus on MAC/PHY/SerDes control, silicon bring-up, and link-training optimization for high-performance networking infrastructure.
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.
This role sits at the deep-tech intersection of silicon development, low-level firmware, and high-speed networking. You won't just be writing drivers; you’ll be the bridge between our AI silicon and the network. You will work with best-in-class Ethernet IP and in-house designs to architect, enable, and optimize the firmware that powers next-generation AI infrastructure. The role is focused on the hardware-software boundary, spanning silicon bring-up, SerDes/PHY configuration, and performance tuning to ensure seamless, high-performance connectivity across complex, large-scale platforms.
This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, Canada or Vancouver Canada.
We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.
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Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.