High-Performance AI IP Driver Engineer – Embedded

Tenstorrent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenstorrent is seeking a Software Driver Developer in Toronto, ON. The role involves creating reference drivers for AI-IP and supporting customers with driver integration. Ideal candidates have deep systems engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++, and an understanding of Linux kernel concepts.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for various experience levels. A competitive compensation package and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Tenstorrent is seeking a Software Driver Developer in Toronto, ON. The role involves creating reference drivers for AI-IP and supporting customers with driver integration. Ideal candidates have deep systems engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++, and an understanding of Linux kernel concepts.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for various experience levels. A competitive compensation package and benefits are included.