Sr. Network Engineer

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.

As our AI infrastructure continues to scale were looking for a Network Engineer to help design deploy and operate the networking backbone powering Tenstorrents global AI compute infrastructure. Youll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability performance and scalability of our data center networks while partnering closely with hardware systems and software teams to support next-generation AI clusters.

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.

Who You Are

• Experienced in designing deploying and operating large-scale data center networks using modern leaf-spine architectures with strong Layer 2/Layer 3 networking expertise (BGP EVPN-VXLAN OSPF TCP/IP).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking platforms including Arista (EOS) Dell (SONiC) Cisco (IOS-XE) Fortinet firewalls and lossless Ethernet fabrics for RDMA (RoCEv2 PFC ECN DCQCN).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production network issues across switches routers firewalls and distributed infrastructure with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Skilled in network automation using Python Ansible Terraform or similar tools to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

What We Need

• Design deploy and manage Tenstorrents global data center network infrastructure supporting AI accelerator clusters and production environments.
• Configure maintain and troubleshoot switches routers firewalls and high-speed network fabrics to ensure reliable high-performance operations.
• Collaborate with hardware platform DevOps and infrastructure teams to support new cluster deployments network expansions and performance optimization.
• Build scalable secure and highly available network architectures while driving automation operational best practices and continuous improvements in network provisioning and management.

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands-on experience building and operating networking infrastructure for next-generation AI accelerator systems and large-scale compute clusters.
• Develop expertise in high-performance data center networking technologies including AI fabrics high-speed Ethernet and cloud connectivity.
• Collaborate with world-class hardware ASIC firmware and software engineers to solve complex infrastructure challenges and shape the networking architecture powering Tenstorrents AI platforms.
• Build scalable automation monitoring and operational processes that improve the reliability performance and scalability of global AI infrastructure.

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience skills education background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits and we are an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC