Java Performance Optimization Engineer at Tenstorrent

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

  • Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Deep understanding of JVM internals, interpreter, JIT, and GC algorithms
  • Strong skills in Java concurrency, threading models, and synchronization mechanisms
  • Hands-on experience with Java Vector API and SIMD optimization
  • Expertise in performance profiling/tuning with tools like perf, JFR, async-profiler, VisualVM, or YourKit
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, C/C++, and RISC-V assembly
  • Familiarity with SPECjbb and large-scale workloads (Spark, Hadoop, Cassandra)
  • Hands-on performance optimizer with passion for squeezing out every cycle
  • Comfortable diving into low-level assembly and high-level Java code
  • Curious about new architectures and pushing them to their limits
  • Collaborative and communicative, thriving in cross-functional engineering environments
  • Motivated by real-world impact from optimizations
  • Eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology (contingent on citizenship/permanent residency or license approval)

Responsibilities

  • Enable, characterize, and optimize the performance of Java workloads running on Tenstorrent hardware platforms
  • Dive deep into JVM internals, including JIT compilation, garbage collection, and synchronization mechanisms
  • Apply advanced profiling and tuning techniques to improve performance across key Java workloads

Skills

Java
JVM
JIT
Garbage Collection
Profiling
Assembly
Performance Optimization
RISC-V

Tenstorrent

Builds advanced computers for AI applications

About Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent builds advanced computers specifically designed for artificial intelligence applications. Their products include high-performance computing systems that utilize specialized hardware and software solutions, leveraging technologies like ASIC design and RISC-V architecture. Unlike many competitors, Tenstorrent focuses on integrating neural network compilers into their systems, enhancing the efficiency of AI computations. The company's goal is to advance the capabilities of AI computing, serving clients in the AI and computing sectors while generating revenue through the sale of their specialized systems and services.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$1,297.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Hardware, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from established AI hardware companies like Nvidia could impact market share.
Reliance on open-source software may delay product development timelines.
Geopolitical tensions in South Korea and Japan could disrupt Tenstorrent's supply chains.

Differentiation

Tenstorrent leverages RISC-V technology for flexible, open-source AI hardware solutions.
The company partners with BOS Semiconductors to develop next-gen automotive AI chips.
Tenstorrent's global presence includes offices in key tech hubs like Silicon Valley and Tokyo.

Upsides

RISC-V architecture's growth aligns with Tenstorrent's open-source AI software focus.
Automotive AI chip market growth offers lucrative opportunities for Tenstorrent's BOS partnership.
Increasing demand for HPC systems could expand Tenstorrent's reach beyond tech industries.

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