Hardware Intern
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Hardware Intern - AI HW & SoC (Canada)”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
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Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's or higher
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.
Overview: Before a single transistor gets placed, someone has to decide what the chip should actually be and ensure it functions to specs. This team makes those calls including System on a Chip (SoC) -level architecture, fabric/interconnect design, verification and not just core compute.
What you might work on: This posting spans multiple teams within Hardware Architecture & AI Hardware and SoC . One application, one recruiter screen - then we match you to the specific team and location that fits best. What each team does:
- Architecture: We define and evaluate the system, CPU, memory, fabric, and chiplet-level decisions that shape future products. We analyze workloads, performance, power, and system requirements, develop architectural models, do tradeoff analyses, and specifications for implementation.
- AI Hardware: We design and develop the core AI accelerator IP, including compute, data movement, and other specialized hardware blocks that enable high-performance AI workloads. We take these IPs from requirements through RTL design, verification, and delivery for SoC integration.
- SOC : Our team is where everything comes together. We design and verify the integration of all subsystems and the final pieces that allow the chip to interact with the outside world; scaleout, memory and on-chip system management and security. We validate cross functional and performance requirements, and ultimately take the design to silicon.
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in EE, ECE, CE, or CS.
- Coursework or projects in digital design, computer architecture and performance modeling.
- Self-starter who brings sound judgment and practical problem-solving to every project with a solid interest in AI and hardware, along with the ability to take ownership and deliver results.
What We Need
- Familiarity with ASIC design concepts, ranging from performance simulations, RTL design / verification, and logic synthesis / timing analysis