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Acceleration Kernel Developer Lead

TenstorrentGdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland; Warszawa, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandAI SW: OPs
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
18 Feb 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tenstorrent is currently seeking an Acceleration Kernel Developer Lead for a hybrid position located in Gdańsk or Warszawa, Poland. This role suits an experienced technical leader who is ready to guide engineering teams in optimizing low-level workloads and machine learning software performance.

Role Overview

As the Acceleration Kernel Developer Lead, the selected candidate takes on a pivotal role in guiding the optimization of low-level workloads, kernel development, and software performance enhancement for machine learning applications. This hybrid position operates out of the Warsaw or Gdansk offices in Poland. Tenstorrent welcomes candidates at various experience levels for this opening, assessing individuals during the interview process to align offers appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

Guide the optimization of low-level workloads and kernel development.
Enhance software performance for machine learning applications.
Lead a team of highly skilled engineers to ensure peak software efficiency and high-quality results for clients and users.
Translate machine learning requirements into highly efficient low-level code.
Diagnose hardware-software bottlenecks utilizing an analytical mindset and performance profiling tools.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in C/C++ with a demonstrated track record of authoring high-performance low-level code.
Practical experience in developing and optimizing tensor compute or data movement kernels.
Deep familiarity with performance profiling tools and debugging complex runtime environments.
Solid understanding of machine learning frameworks.
Compliance with U.S. export control laws, requiring citizenship, permanent residency, or the ability to obtain prior license approval from applicable federal agencies due to access to restricted technologies.

Nice to Have

Background in GPU programming, including CUDA or OpenCL.
Familiarity with operating system internals.

Skills and Tools

C/C++
Tensor compute and data movement kernels
Performance profiling tools
Machine learning frameworks
CUDA and OpenCL (optional)

About the Company

Tenstorrent leads the industry in cutting-edge AI technology by revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. The organization develops solutions that unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors, having built a high-performance RISC-V CPU completely from scratch. The diverse team values collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving difficult problems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Tenstorrent careers page to apply for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Acceleration Kernel Developer Lead position located?

This is a hybrid role based out of Warsaw or Gdansk, Poland.

What programming languages are required for the role?

Candidates must have strong proficiency in C/C++ with a proven track record of writing high-performance low-level code.

Are different experience levels welcome to apply?

Yes, Tenstorrent welcomes candidates at various experience levels for this role and assesses applicants during the interview process to provide an aligned offer.

What are the nice-to-have qualifications?

Bonus points are given for GPU programming experience such as CUDA or OpenCL, as well as familiarity with operating system internals.

Why are U.S. export control laws mentioned in the job details?

The position involves access to information, systems, or technologies subject to U.S. export control laws, making employment contingent upon citizenship, permanent residency, or obtaining prior license approval.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tenstorrent careers page.

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