Tenstorrent
AI
SystemManagementToolsEngineer
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“System Management Tools Engineer at Tenstorrent. Skills: System Management Tools, OpenBMC, Low-level Software, C/C++, Python, Linux. Build and maintain system management tools such as tt-smi, supporting libraries, and CLIs for Tenstorrent cards and systems. Extend and harden OpenBMC-based firmware, including services, sensors and FRU handling, and management APIs such as Redfish, IPMI, PLDM, and MCTP”
Industry & Context.
solving hard problems; debug hardware/software issues
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or applicable federal agency., If employment is not possible due to U. S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–6 years of experience in low-level or system software working close to hardware, including embedded systems, drivers, BMCs, or similar platforms, systems programmer with solid C and/or C++ experience, Python skills for tooling, automation, and test infrastructure, comfortable working in Linux development environments, including builds, packaging, systemd services, logs, and basic system configuration
What You'll Do.
Build and maintain system management tools such as tt-smi
and CLIs for Tenstorrent cards and systems
Extend and harden OpenBMC-based firmware
sensors and FRU handling
and management APIs such as Redfish
Develop hardware-facing functionality including telemetry
reset and power controls
Support Linux bring-up
and test infrastructure through Python utilities
hardware-in-the-loop testing
and engineering documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work effectively across firmware, kernel, validation, and manufacturing teams; cross-functional teams bring up, validate, secure, and support complex hardware systems
Full Job Description
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. Tenstorrent is looking for a Software Engineer to work on system management tools (including tt-smi and related utilities) and OpenBMC enhancements for Tenstorrent systems. This role sits at the boundary between firmware/BMC and host software, and is a good fit for someone with a few years of experience in low-level software that interacts directly with hardware. This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, ON. 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 You have 3–6 years of experience in low-level or system software working close to hardware, including embedded systems, drivers, BMCs, or similar platforms. You are a strong systems programmer with solid C and/or C++ experience, plus Python skills for tooling, automation, and test infrastructure. You are comfortable working in Linux development environments, including builds, packaging, systemd services, logs, and basic system configuration. You are a practical, collaborative engineer who can debug hardware/software issues and work effectively across firmware, kernel, validation, and manufacturing teams. What we need Build and maintain system management tools such as tt-smi, supporting libraries,
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