Sr. Engineer, Software - Simulation/Hardware Modeling

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.

Join the team revolutionizing AI computing at Tenstorrent. You will work on simulation and hardware modeling, building and validating our open-source, high-performance, bit-accurate C++-based hardware simulator that enables developers to run AI workloads on existing and future Tenstorrent hardware. This is a unique role that sits at the forefront of Tenstorrent’s future generations of AI hardware, helping to build, shape, and define state-of-the-art accelerator architectures!

This role is hybrid, and is based out of Austin, TX.

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

• A passionate software engineer eager to work on simulator technologies and the challenges of AI hardware, whether from compilers, systems, or broader software backgrounds.

• Fluent in C++ and Python, with experience building complex systems that bridge the gap between software and low-level hardware details.

• Excited by C++ optimization and low-level system software programming.

• A collaborative problem-solver who thrives in open-source and enjoys working closely with hardware and software engineers.

What We Need

• A drive to solve novel challenges in hardware simulation, from implementing and defining hardware specifications to optimizing C++ code.

• Experience or strong interest in computer architecture and system software.

• Motivation to build technology that impacts the future of AI, knowing your work will enable the next wave of breakthroughs.

What You Will Learn

• How to build and validate open-source simulators supporting RISC-V and diverse AI Accelerator architectures.

• Deep expertise in computer architecture, system software, ISA specifications, and floating point arithmetic.

• How to develop highly optimized C++ code.

• How compiler technology powers Tenstorrent’s mission to deliver affordable, open-source AI computing in a highly competitive space.

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.