Low-Level Software Developer

As a Low-Level Software Developer at Tenstorrent, you will play a crucial role in developing software layer running closest to Tenstorrent’s AI chip. You will work closely with a team of highly skilled engineers to ensure that our software operates at peak efficiency, delivering high-quality results to our clients and users.

This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Low-Level SW Development: Lead and participate in the design, development, and maintenance of low-level software components for our applications. Develop and optimize kernels and kernel libraries for efficient machine learning applications.
• Low-Level Optimization: Analyze and optimize low-level code running on Tenstorrent’s AI processor to improve the performance and efficiency of our software
• Machine Learning Integration: Collaborate with machine learning engineers and data scientists to integrate optimized kernels and low-level routines into machine learning frameworks and pipelines.
• Performance Profiling: Identify performance bottlenecks, conduct performance profiling, and develop strategies to address and resolve them.
• Testing and Debugging: Write comprehensive unit tests, conduct thorough debugging, and ensure the stability and reliability of kernel-level code.
• Documentation: Create clear and concise documentation for code, APIs, and best practices to facilitate collaboration within the team.
• Research and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in kernel development, tensor optimization, and machine learning to propose innovative solutions and improvements.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in low-level SW development, with a strong focus on low-level optimizations
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
• Understanding the concepts of real time OS
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL) is a plus.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set  by the U.S. government.

As this position will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and supporting documentation will be required and considered as a condition of employment.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government.  If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.