Staff/Sr. Staff Engineer

At Tenstorrent, we're building cutting-edge AI compute solutions. Developing diagnostics programs to validate the functionality and stress the performance of our solutions is a critical part of delivering exceptional products. We are looking for Senior Engineers to join our Diagnostics Development team. These engineers will work closely with our firmware, software, board, ASIC design and verification teams to ensure that the ASICs, boards, and AI compute systems meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

This role ishybrid, based out of Toronto, Canada OR Santa Clara, CA.

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:

• Architect and develop diagnostics code for ASIC screening, board verification, and system validation.
• Release diagnostics packages for internal and external use.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize diagnostics for mass production.
• Enhance diagnostics infrastructure for long-term reusability and efficiency.
• Analyze and debug issues across ASIC, board, and system levels using tools like JTAG and internal scripts.
• Drive root cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams for resolution.
• Develop and improve debugging methodologies.
• Partner with firmware, hardware, software, ASIC, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate with external partners to support mass production with robust diagnostics solutions.
• Provide feedback to improve firmware and board design; document diagnostics architecture and recipes.
• Maintain and optimize diagnostics tools for engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Communicate development progress and findings regularly to stakeholders.
• Create reports, trace logs, and issue documentation.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or related field) with 5+ years of experience in semiconductor SoC/IP diagnostics, embedded systems, or a similar technical area.
• Strong programming experience, with a solid understanding of digital logic, system-level behaviors, and performance validation techniques.
• Proficiency and practical knowledge in working with embedded computing systems, including hardware interfaces, real-time operating systems, firmware development, and low-level programming⁠⁠.
• Experience with debugging, system optimization, and developing firmware solutions for hardware platforms.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell scripting for development, automation, and debugging.
• Experience with pre-silicon (simulation, emulation) and post-silicon (lab) validation.
• In-depth knowledge in hardware architecture and hardware/software interactions.
• Hands-on experience of software/hardware debugging by using industry-standard tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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.

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.