Tenstorrent
RISC-V AI / HPC & Agentic Software Engineering Lead
$100K–$500K
Santa Clara, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Feb 20, 2026
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About the job
Leads integration and optimization of Tenstorrent’s LLK infrastructure for CPU execution and brings up a RISC-V-native software stack for AI, HPC, and agentic systems.
What you'll do
- Integrate and optimize LLK infrastructure for execution on Tenstorrent RISC-V CPUs.
- Lead development of agentic AI software-stack components, including runtime orchestration, distributed execution, memory systems, and developer tools.
- Coordinate with CPU architecture, microarchitecture, compiler, and AI kernel teams to align software with RISC-V features.
What they ask for
- Strong background in HPC and AI software development.
- Solid understanding of RISC-V architecture, including ISA, extensions, and microarchitectural implications.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and systems programming; experience optimizing performance-critical code.
- Experience with agentic AI frameworks, distributed execution systems, or orchestration platforms.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with LLVM or GCC compiler toolchains.
- Experience with vectorization, custom ISA extensions, or accelerator integration.
Pay
$100k - $500k (total pay, including base and variable compensation targets)
Tools
RISC-V, LLK (Low-Level Kernel), C/C++, LLVM, GCC
AI focus
Enables AI and agentic AI software stacks on RISC-V processors, including agentic runtime orchestration and distributed execution.
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