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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.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced High-Performance Computing (HPC) Architect to design and implement cutting-edge architectures that power scientific, research, and data-intensive applications. You’ll collaborate with hardware engineers, software developers, and domain experts to deliver scalable, efficient, and optimized solutions that push the boundaries of HPC performance.
This role is remote or in one of our offices, based out of The United States.
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.
Who You Are
- A seasoned architect with a track record of scaling HPC systems for scientific or research workloads.
- Proficient in HPC software stacks, compilers, runtime systems, and schedulers.
- Comfortable mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices.
- Skilled communicator who thrives in cross-functional, collaborative environments.
- Curious and forward-looking, always tracking the latest HPC hardware and software advancements.
What We Need
- 15+ years of experience in HPC architecture design and optimization.
- Strong C++ skills, including experience coding performance models.
- Deep knowledge of processors, accelerators, interconnects, and memory subsystems.
- Hands-on experience with workload analysis, parallel programming (MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, OpenCL), and performance profiling.
Familiarity with interconnect technologies (InfiniBand, Ethernet, Omni-Path) and memory hierarchy designs (NUMA, cache coherence protocols).
What You Will Learn
- Cutting-edge simulation environments like GEM5 and SST for architecture exploration.
- Advanced workload behavior analysis tools for large-scale HPC systems.
- Trade-offs in selecting processors, accelerators, and interconnects for real-world HPC workloads.
- Techniques to align architecture with scientific and data-intensive application requirements.
- Industry trends and emerging HPC technologies shaping the future of large-scale computing.
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.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.
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