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, ON

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.

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.

AI Compiler Software Intern

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