System Software/Embedded Engineer (Munich)

About the Position

System Software/Embedded Engineer (Munich)

Tensordyne is an AI system solution company that builds high-performance, low-power generative AI inference systems. We are seeking a System Software/Embedded Engineer to join our Platform Software team in Munich, Germany. This role involves leading requirements gathering, design, and development of system-level services, tools, and supporting tests for our AI inference platform software.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, design, and development of system-level services, tools, and supporting tests for Tensordyne's AI inference platform software.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams in the bring-up and validation of platform software on AI inference systems.
• Partner closely with hardware, silicon, and validation teams to deliver robust, production-quality platform software.
• Work closely with hardware on firmware and board bring-up, bootloaders and BSP development, device drivers, and Linux kernel modules.
• Collaborate directly with the silicon and hardware teams on hardware/software co-design.
• Perform system-level performance and power optimization across the AI inference platform.
• Work with low-level interfaces such as PCIe, I2C, SPI, and JTAG.
• Occasional travel to partner, customer, or contract manufacturer sites may be required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing low-level systems and embedded software, firmware, and tooling for high-performance computing systems deployed to data center customers.
• Hands-on experience bringing up and debugging complex Linux-based systems at the kernel and driver level, including embedded Linux, device drivers, and/or RTOS environments; experience with SoC/silicon bring-up is highly desirable. Familiarity with AI inference frameworks and data center deployment/management environments is preferred.
• Expert programming experience in C and C++, with proficiency in Python, Bash/Shell, and/or related programming languages. Rust experience is a plus.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with hardware, reading schematics and datasheets, and debugging with tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working across hardware, silicon, and software teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and practical solutions.
• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the leading edge of AI technology.
• Comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, flexible spending options, and recognition programs.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

About the Company

Tensordyne is a well-funded, fast-paced startup company with headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA, and Munich, Germany. Our mission is to enable multimodal Generative AI inference acceleration at scale, with safe, sustainable, high-performance systems for our hyperscaler and neocloud data center customers. We are committed to building a diverse team that tackles complex problems and comes up with innovative solutions.

Tensordyne is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse team is better at tackling complex problems and coming up with innovative solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.