About the role
- Tenstorrent is looking for a Firmware Engineer working on microcontrollers and SoCs, focused on low-level C/C++ development and board bring-up
- You’ll implement and debug firmware, develop boot/power/reset sequences, and use lab tools to diagnose issues across the hardware–software boundary
- You’ll collaborate closely with hardware, board, and system software teams while building strong skills in modern embedded platforms, RTOS/Embedded Linux, and automated testing
- This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, Canada
- 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
- Technical leadership across the firmware development lifecycle, from early architecture and platform bring-up through validation, production, and continued improvement
- Engineers who can take on ambiguous and technically challenging problems, develop practical solutions, and make thoughtful tradeoffs with reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind
- A strong advocate for quality and collaboration who contributes to design reviews, testing strategies, engineering standards, and mentorship while helping the broader team grow
- A hands-on mindset and a willingness to dig deep when things don’t work, bringing together software, hardware, and system-level perspectives to find the root cause and move the product forward
- The opportunity to work on challenging embedded systems from early development through production, gaining a broader perspective of how hardware and software come together to create reliable products
- Deeper exposure to system architecture, platform development, debugging, validation, and the decisions that shape products well beyond an individual feature or component
- Modern approaches to embedded engineering, including automation, continuous integration, advanced testing, collaborative development practices, and emerging AI-powered tools
- Opportunities to expand technical influence through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, architectural thinking, and ownership of initiatives that make a lasting impact on the team and product- An experienced embedded engineer with a strong foundation in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, and a track record of building reliable software for real-world systems
- A thoughtful technical contributor who communicates clearly, collaborates well across disciplines, and brings a mindset of ownership, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
- A strong problem solver who enjoys working where software meets hardware and can move comfortably between architecture, implementation, debugging, and system-level thinking
- Curious by nature and energized by complex challenges, with a willingness to explore new technologies, development approaches, and AI-assisted tools to make engineering more effective
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