Lead, Acceleration Kernel Developer

Tenstorrent, a pioneering AI technology company, is seeking a Lead Acceleration Kernel Developer to join their innovative team. This role represents a unique opportunity to lead the optimization of low-level workloads and kernel development for machine learning applications. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both software engineering and team management.

The company is at the forefront of AI technology, having developed their own high-performance RISC-V CPU from scratch. They're focused on revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency in AI computing solutions. The team consists of diverse technologists who share a passion for AI and a commitment to building the best AI platform possible.

As the Lead Acceleration Kernel Developer, you'll be responsible for guiding the optimization of low-level workloads, kernel development, and enhancing software performance for machine learning applications. You'll lead a team of highly skilled engineers while actively contributing to software development. The role involves implementing tensor compute optimizations, performance profiling, and ensuring the integration of optimized kernels into machine learning frameworks.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, including base and variable compensation. The role provides the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology, lead innovative development efforts, and make significant contributions to the future of AI computing. The hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility with locations in Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Toronto, ON.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer with strong leadership skills who wants to make a significant impact in the AI technology space. The role combines technical challenges with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on development and team guidance.