AI Compiler Software Intern (PEY)

Software Engineeringposted 12mo ago

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.

At Tenstorrent, interns don’t just write code—they help shape the future of AI compute. As a Software Compiler Intern, you’ll work with a dedicated mentor and collaborate across software, firmware, hardware, and systems teams. This is a rare chance to work on performance-critical code and gain experience across the full AI stack.

This role is on-site based in Toronto, Canada.

Who You Are

Pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in EE, CE, CS, or a related field.
Solid foundation in C/C++ and algorithms; Python skills are a bonus.
Curious about compilers, ML, parallel systems, or processor architecture.
Problem-solver who enjoys working across abstraction layers

What We Need

Contribute to the development of Tenstorrent’s ML graph compiler.
Benchmark and optimize key ML workloads across hardware/software.
Build performance analysis tools to inform compiler and runtime design.
Collaborate with ML and systems teams to co-design across the stack.

What You Will Learn

Compiler design for machine learning models and workloads.
End-to-end co-design of software and cutting-edge AI hardware.
Performance tuning and analysis in a high-performance runtime.
Real-world ML integration with frameworks and low-level systems.

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.