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Software Engineering, Metal Runtime Intern/PEY

CompanyTenstorrent University Jobs
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the development and optimization of the Metal runtime that runs on AI accelerators. Assist with building bare-metal software that manages compute units, memory movement, and async operations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1109
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Tenstorrent is a next-generation computing company that builds computers for AI. Headquartered in the U.S. with offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Toronto, Belgrade, Seoul, Tokyo, and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, RISC-V technology, advanced systems, and neural network compilers. Tenstorrent is backed by Eclipse Ventures and Real Ventures, Archerman Capital, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Hyundai Motor Group among others. Join us: www.tenstorrent.com/careers.
About the Role

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.

As a Software Engineering PEY intern on the Metal Runtime team at Tenstorrent, you’ll get hands-on experience working on the low-level software that powers our AI accelerators. You’ll learn how high-performance runtime systems are built, how software interacts with custom silicon, and what it means to work close to the metal.

This role is onsite based out of Toronto, Ontario.

 

Who You Are

  • Strong coder in C or C++, with an interest in systems programming
  • Curious about threads, processors, memory, and how parallel programs run
  • Excited to learn how runtimes and bare-metal software come together to power AI workloads
  • Collaborative and proactive about asking questions and solving problems with others

 

What We Need

  • Support the development and optimization of the Metal runtime that runs on our AI accelerators
  • Assist with building bare-metal software that manages compute units, memory movement, and async operations
  • Help debug and analyze runtime behaviour across massively parallel systems
  • Work alongside hardware and senior software engineers to understand and improve overall system performance

 

What You Will Learn

  • How low-level runtime systems are designed for cutting-edge AI hardware
  • How custom ASICs and co-processors communicate and operate in sync
  • Techniques for debugging and tuning performance-critical software
  • How hardware–software co-design works inside a fast-moving AI startup

 

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.

Key Skills
CC++Systems ProgrammingThreadsProcessorsMemoryParallel ProgramsRuntime SystemsBare-Metal SoftwareDebuggingPerformance TuningHardware-Software Co-DesignAIRISC-VCollaborationProblem Solving
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringSoftware