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.
Tenstorrent is looking for a senior operator to act as a hybrid Chief of Staff and execution-focused TPM for the RISC-V software organization. This is a high-autonomy role for someone who can help define team goals, turn them into executable plans, and independently drive cross-functional initiatives to completion.
This person will partner closely with the RISC-V software team and workstream leaders to improve planning, execution, dependency tracking, and operational visibility across the org. They should be comfortable thinking ahead on bottlenecks and risks, building mitigation plans early, and helping leadership focus on the highest-value work.
The role also includes org headcount planning, recruiting coordination, external asks, and helping prepare presentations and supporting material for customer or partner engagements. We are looking for someone who can represent the team well, filter noise, and become one of the visible faces of the organization.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or remote from the United States or Australia.
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
- A senior operator who combines strategic thinking with strong execution.
- Comfortable driving complex technical initiatives across multiple teams.
- Strong communicator with credibility across engineering, product, and leadership.
- Good at creating structure in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Pragmatic, low-ego, and able to operate independently.
What We Need
- Goal & Execution Tracking: Partner with RISC-V software workstream leaders to define, track, and execute team milestones.
- Program & Risk Management: Build dependency tracking and risk mitigation paths to solve bottlenecks before they escalate.
- Operational Infrastructure: Drive cross-functional initiatives across software delivery, engineering infrastructure, and external asks.
- Org & Talent Scaling: Support headcount planning, recruiting logistics, and hiring loop discipline to scale the organization.
- Leadership Leverage: Filter inbound noise and prepare pitch/presentation materials so leadership can focus on high-value work.
What You Will Learn
- Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading large technical programs or serving as a Chief of Staff/Senior Operator for a technical org.
- Domain Expertise: A strong track record working with engineering teams in systems software, infrastructure, or semiconductors.
- Strategic Shaper: Demonstrated ability to shape and define initiatives from scratch, rather than just tracking them.
- Stakeholder Influence: Strong judgment and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-team outcomes.
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.
Tenstorrent Inc. Santa Clara, California, USA Office
Santa Clara, California, United States
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