[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Cerebras Systems jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Cerebras Systems · Toronto, CAN # Software Engineer - New Grad 2026 Toronto, CAN Full-time Early career Software Engineering Listed on Cerebras Systems’s official careers site. Posted May 11, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Cerebras Systems’s careers site →](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cerebras/99c289fa-8fc6-49f7-b7e8-78ac4e9d99ac) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cerebras Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/) / Software Engineer - New Grad 2026 ## Job description Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership [https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/](https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/) with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference. ### ABOUT THE ROLE As a New Graduate Software Engineer, you will collaborate with world-class engineers to solve real-world challenges across the software stack. You will contribute to software systems that directly impact performance, scalability, reliability, and usability of next-generation AI infrastructure. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in systems programming, networking, embedded systems, distributed infrastructure, or performance-oriented software engineering. Our teams work very closely with hardware, so candidates with experience primarily focused on higher-level application development or AI applications may be less aligned with the nature of this work. You will gain hands-on experience working across multiple layers of a fully integrated AI-accelerated system, including advanced hardware interfaces, low-level infrastructure, distributed systems, compilers, and ML frameworks. RESPONSIBILITIES - Collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world systems and infrastructure challenges. - Design, implement, test, and debug software solutions that directly impact system performance and reliability. - Contribute to low-level software components interacting closely with hardware and networking infrastructure. - Learn and contribute across multiple layers of a fully integrated AI-accelerated platform. - Participate in debugging, performance optimization, and system bring-up activities. - Develop tools and infrastructure to improve observability, reliability, and scalability. - Work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, compiler, and infrastructure teams. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Recently graduated or currently enrolled in a university program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (graduating in 2026). - Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages - Interest or exposure to systems/socket programming, networking, embedded systems, operating systems, device drivers, distributed systems, or network performance. - Desire to work close to hardware/network and learn low-level engineering concepts. - Detail-oriented but keen to learn the bigger picture and step out of comfort zone. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Hybrid role based in Toronto, ON, or Sunnyvale CA ASSETS - Experience with Linux systems programming or debugging tools. - Familiarity with TCP/RDMA protocols, RPCs, and packet trace tools such as Wireshark - Exposure to networking concepts, device drivers, embedded systems, or distributed infrastructure. - Familiarity with performance optimization or concurrent programming concepts. - Interest in large-scale AI infrastructure and accelerated computing systems. Why Join Cerebras People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras: - Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU. - Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research. - Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world. - Enjoy job stability with startup vitality. - Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs. Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here [https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us](https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us)! Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI! Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them. This website or its third-party tools process personal data. For more details, click here [https://www.cerebras.net/privacy/](https://www.cerebras.net/privacy/) to review our CCPA disclosure notice. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 11, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 160 days - Location: Toronto, CAN - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Cerebras Systems’s careers site →](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cerebras/99c289fa-8fc6-49f7-b7e8-78ac4e9d99ac) ## More jobs at Cerebras Systems ### [DevOps Engineer - New Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/jobs/9783f69da34bb1250bad/) Toronto, CAN ### [Distributed Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/jobs/04fd5dae7e0564cc4fc0/) Toronto, CAN ### [Full Stack LLM Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/jobs/e24ce31afbcce1df987f/) Toronto, CAN ### [AI Datacenter Infra engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/jobs/8b5d31d95915d4dbca4d/) Toronto, CAN ### [AI Fleet Platform Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/jobs/3921d08eacfcda586e77/) Sunnyvale, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Full Stack Software Engineer II and Senior Software Engineer- Microsoft Security - Multiple roles](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ce8bde6800315a9405e1/) Microsoft · Israel, Multiple Locations ### [Lead Software Engineer, Software Defined Storage](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/82c3291c960f66baa772/) Sandisk ### [Staff Software Test Engineer/Software Test Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/457bdc55eab7538b5b89/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore ### [Staff Software Engineer – Host & Secure Compute Software - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/d5d830fb764fadb851b4/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [Software Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) 3-6 years - Artifactory](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/14f1b9e58a1e3e67456f/) Sandisk OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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