Senior Embedded Engineer, AI IP

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPosted 3 days ago

Role Overview

Tenstorrent is hiring a Senior Embedded Engineer, AI IP. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Toronto, Ontario. Part of Tenstorrent's Embedded hiring, posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Embedded roles is $139k-$180k (based on 25 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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.

We are seeking s Software Driver Developer to create reference drivers for our AI-IP in a reference system. You will also support our AI-IP customer optimizing our reference driver into our customer specific systems.

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

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.

Who You Are

Deep systems engineer with 7+ years experience in drivers or low-level systems programming.
Strong proficiency in C and C++ with solid understanding of hardware-software interfaces.
Familiar with Linux kernel concepts and how kernel and user-space components interact.
Experience working with external customers or partners to define and support driver or hardware interfaces.
Exposure to safety-critical systems, automotive platforms, or Functional Safety standards such as ISO 26262 is a strong plus.

What We Need

Design and evolve the driver layer that provides high-performance APIs for Tenstorrent devices.
Define driver interfaces and specifications that enable the broader software stack to run across internal and third-party hardware.
Collaborate with kernel and hardware teams to ensure efficient cross-layer design and performance.
Drive performance engineering efforts, including benchmarking, profiling, and optimization of APIs.
Support external integrations by defining hardware-software boundaries and enabling reliable deployment in customer environments, including safety-critical use cases where applicable.

What You Will Learn

How user-mode and kernel-level drivers are designed for high-performance AI hardware.
How hardware-software interfaces are defined to support scalable and portable systems.
How performance is optimized across memory, compute, and communication layers.
How third-party hardware integrations are enabled through well-defined driver and interface layers.
How safety and reliability requirements influence modern driver architecture, including in automotive and mission-critical systems.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Embedded Engineer, AI IP position at Tenstorrent?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Tenstorrent. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Senior Embedded Engineer, AI IP role at Tenstorrent remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, Ontario. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Senior Embedded Engineer, AI IP at Tenstorrent earn?

Tenstorrent has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Embedded Engineer, AI IP role at Tenstorrent posted?

This role was posted on July 11, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Embedded Engineer, AI IP role at Tenstorrent require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Tenstorrent lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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