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Software Engineer-AI Model Bring Up

TenstorrentTokyo, JapanAI SW: ML Models
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
4 Dec 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Software Engineer for AI Model Bring Up role at Tenstorrent in Tokyo, Japan, places the successful candidate at the forefront of modern artificial intelligence hardware and software integration. This hybrid position is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy customer engagement and internal collaboration to bring up, port, and optimize advanced AI workloads on specialized platforms. Open to multiple seniority levels, this opportunity provides a direct pathway to shape the future of high-performance computing.

Key Responsibilities

Port, optimize, and validate various AI models, including Large Language Models, CNNs, recommendation models, and vision models, onto Tenstorrent hardware.
Integrate and transition models smoothly into the official Tenstorrent toolchains and runtime environments.
Plan and execute experiments carefully to assess and measure model accuracy, operational performance, and system stability.
Investigate and debug complex cross-stack challenges while collaborating closely with hardware, compiler, and runtime engineering groups.
Connect new workloads, research-stage models, and unreleased architectures directly to stable, high-performance computing systems.

Requirements

Hands-on practical background working with deep learning models in at least one standard framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
Strong proficiency in Python or C++, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of neural network structures, training fundamentals, and inference mechanics.
Comfortable building and developing inside Linux operational environments.
Demonstrated capability to trace and debug issues successfully across software layers, runtimes, and physical hardware.
Collaborative mindset, innate curiosity, and a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or an equivalent practical background.
Business-level fluency in Japanese alongside sufficient English proficiency to operate effectively within a global organization.
Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements for accessing regulated technology.

Nice to Have

Prior hands-on experience involving LLM or foundation model inference, covering areas like KV-cache optimization and model quantization.
Background knowledge in compiler or runtime engineering specifically designed for machine learning workloads.
Exposure to post-silicon validation, board bring-up procedures, firmware development, or accelerator platforms.
Direct professional experience working alongside customers or field engineering teams to deploy and troubleshoot AI workloads.
Advanced spoken English capabilities for conducting technical discussions with global engineering teams.

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
PyTorch
TensorFlow
JAX
Linux
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Neural Networks
Runtime Software and Toolchains

About the Company

Tenstorrent is pioneering advancements in modern artificial intelligence technology by redefining performance metrics, ease of use, and cost efficiency across the industry. The organization unites innovations spanning software models, advanced compilers, specialized platforms, networking, and semiconductor design. Built by a diverse team of technologists who engineered a high-performance RISC-V CPU entirely from scratch, the company thrives on a shared passion for AI and a dedication to solving difficult engineering challenges.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Tenstorrent careers page to submit their application for the Software Engineer-AI Model Bring Up role in Tokyo.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowC++LLM

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is a hybrid role based out of Tokyo, Japan.

What programming languages are required?

Candidates must be strong in Python or C++.

What deep learning frameworks should I have experience with?

Applicants need hands-on experience with at least one major framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

What language proficiencies are necessary?

Business-level Japanese and sufficient English proficiency to work in a global environment are required.

Are U.S. export control laws applicable to this job?

Yes, employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology and complying with relevant regulations.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tenstorrent careers page.

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