Architecture, Technical Program Manager at Tenstorrent

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of semiconductor experience (Architecture, Physical Design, RTL, Design Verification, or Program Management)
  • Strong understanding of chip architecture, design flows, and system-level tradeoffs
  • Familiarity with industry standards across compute and SoC (e.g., ARM, RISC-V, AI accelerators, interconnect protocols)
  • Experience leading large, cross-functional engineering teams and managing dependencies
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and structured reporting
  • Comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, execution, and business
  • Skilled at breaking down complexity into clear goals and deliverables
  • A strong communicator who ensures alignment across technical and non-technical teams
  • Proactive, adaptable, and capable of thriving in ambiguity
  • Driven by impact and motivated to shape the future of silicon and AI platforms

Responsibilities

  • Drive the end-to-end execution of next-generation SoCs, from early architecture through RTL, verification, DFT, physical design, tape-out, and post-silicon validation

Skills

SoC
RTL
Verification
DFT
Physical Design
Tape-out
Post-silicon Validation
Chip Architecture
RISC-V
Semiconductor
Program Management

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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