Canada onlyTenstorrent 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.
In this role, you willberesponsible fordesigning anddevelopingrobust and reliablefirmware for our various AI products.You will work closely withcross-functional teams throughoutthe planning,architecting,development, andproductionstages of the program.
This role ishybrid, based out of Toronto, Canada, but we are also open to remote candidates on a case by case status.
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.
Responsibilities:
FirmwareDesign andDevelopment
•Design, develop, and debugfirmwarefor embedded microprocessors in current and next-generation AI products.•Work with cross-functional teams to define firmware architecture and features at both chip level and board level.•Designreliable androbust sequences (such as power-up, reset, boot loading, power management,thermal control, link training, margining, calibration,etc.) that are easy to debug and reuse.•Integrate and make internal and external open-source releases.•Improve and maintain CI/CD flow, provide debug support when needed.•Review and provide feedback on firmware, software, and hardwaredesignspecifications.Debugging & Troubleshooting
•Support thefirmware labdebug process,analyze the issues, reproduce the failures, implement the fixes, and verify the fixes.•Usehardware and softwaretools (e.g., JTAG,internal scripts, open-source tools)to root-cause issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams toresolvethem.•Innovate debugging mechanisms across variousfirmware components.Cross-Functional Collaboration
•Collaborate closely withhardware/software design and testing teamsto ensureon-timefirmwaredeliverables with good quality.•Communicate smoothly and collaboratecloselywith external manufacturing partners,deliverrobustfirmwarecode to enable the mass production on time.•Providefeedback toboardand softwaredesignteams regarding potential improvements.•Document thefirmwarearchitecture for cross-team communicationsand future use.Support & Reporting
•Optimizefirmwarecode tosupport internalengineering and external manufacturing.•Regularly updatetechnicalleads and other stakeholders onfirmwaredevelopmentprogress.Experience & Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s ormaster’sdegreein computer engineering or computer science(or related field) with5+ years of experience insemiconductorSoC/IPfirmware, embedded systems, or a similar technical area.•Proficiency and practical knowledge in working with embedded computing systems, includingvarioushardware interfacessuch asJTAG,I2C,SMBus,SPI,IPMI,UART, GPIO,PCIe, Ethernet, DDR,etc.•Proficiency inC,C++, Python, and shell scripting for development, automation, and debugging.•Proven experience of programming firmware on RISC-V and other modern microprocessors.•Experience of writing and testing highly reliable firmware with one or moreRTOSes. A proven track record contributing to Zephyr RTOS is preferred.•Experienceof debugging firmware onpre-silicon (emulation) and post-silicon (lab)environment with industry-standard tools.•In-depthknowledge in hardware architecture, chip/board power up sequence,and hardware/software interactions.•Experience on Linux build environment.•Understanding of processor and Enterprise system-level architectures.•Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Nice to Have:
•Experience with high-speedI/Oenablement and debug(e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, DDR) is a plus.•Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines forDevOps andtest automationis a plus.•Understandingofschematics and board layoutis a plus.•Exposure to RTL design and verification methodologies (e.g.,SystemVerilog, UVM)is helpful.•Experienceofworking with multi-diechipletsis advantageous.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.
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