Tenstorrent

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.

As a Lead Engineer focused on AI models training, you will drive the development of our ML training framework and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge AI model training methodologies. In this leadership role, you will guide technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, train, and optimize ML models for real-world applications. Your expertise in C++, machine learning frameworks, and AI accelerators will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of AI solutions at Tenstorrent.

This role is on-site, based out of Warsaw, Poland.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical development of machine learning frameworks, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and high performance.
• Drive architectural decisions related to AI model training, optimization, and deployment.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and translate them into effective AI solutions.
• Extend and optimize ML frameworks by adding support for new layers and improving computational efficiency.
• Train, validate, and fine-tune machine learning models using large-scale datasets, ensuring robustness and accuracy.
• Investigate model performance bottlenecks, identify gaps in functionality, and propose innovative solutions.
• Analyze and improve model mapping onto Tenstorrent devices, working closely with the compilation and kernel teams.
• Stay ahead of industry advancements, integrating the latest research and techniques into our development processes.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of AI models into production environments.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive expertise in C++ with a strong background in low-level programming and performance optimization.
• Deep understanding of machine learning and AI model training frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of linear algebra and its applications in AI model training.
• Experience with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks for deep learning model development.
• Proven track record in designing, training, and deploying large-scale neural networks.
• Familiarity with AI accelerator architectures, GPU programming, and kernel development (CUDA, OpenCL) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to optimize model performance.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment, driving results and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence technical direction.

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.