IP Software Generalist

Tenstorrent•Austin, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Tenstorrent is seeking an IP Software Generalist to develop and optimize the software stack for their IP customers, enabling them to successfully integrate their AI and RISC-V hardware into their systems. In this role, the individual will build and support a versatile range of software components, from bare-metal firmware and drivers to system-level tools and APIs, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The role involves partnering closely with hardware engineering, IP delivery, customer support, and product teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions tailored to diverse customer architectures. Success requires adaptability, strong system-level debugging skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between complex hardware IP and user-friendly software integration. This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX; Toronto, ON; or Santa Clara, CA. The company welcomes candidates at various experience levels for this role, and offers will align with the assessed level.

Requirements

Experienced software engineer with a strong foundation in C/C++, system programming, and low-level software design.
Background in firmware, device drivers, embedded systems, or hardware-software co-design.
Skilled at navigating and troubleshooting complex, full-stack software environments.
Known for working effectively with cross-functional teams and external customers to resolve integration challenges.
Able to balance versatile, hands-on coding with high-level architectural problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and maintain software components for Tenstorrent’s hardware IP offerings.
Define and build reference software, SDKs, and toolchains to streamline the customer integration process.
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware/software interaction issues during customer bring-up and deployment.
Drive the creation of high-quality documentation, test suites, and integration guides for IP software deliverables.
Partner cross-functionally with hardware and architecture teams to ensure future IP designs are optimized for software usability.