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 building a world-class technical organization at the intersection of hardware and software. As an Executive Assistant, you will operate as a strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring time, focus, and execution are aligned with the most important priorities across the organization.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA.
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
- Proven Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders in fast-paced, technical or engineering-driven environments.
- Operates as a strategic partner, not just an administrator, with strong ownership and initiative.
- Highly organized with exceptional time management and ability to prioritize across competing demands.
- Strong communicator with sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Curious about AI and comfortable navigating ambiguity while adapting quickly as priorities shift.
What We Need
- Own and optimize a complex executive calendar, aligning time with organizational priorities and protecting focus while moving fast, anticipating needs, and executing with minimal direction.
- Serve as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication and information flow.
- Coordinate travel, onsite visits, and events to maximize efficiency and strategic impact.
- Support operational and cross-functional initiatives including hiring, planning, and special projects.
What You Will Learn
- How senior leaders operate and prioritize in a high-growth, deeply technical organization.
- How to drive alignment and execution across multiple teams through effective coordination and communication.
- How to manage complex workflows and competing priorities at scale.
- How strategic decisions are translated into day-to-day execution.
- How to operate as a high-leverage partner within a fast-moving organization.
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.
Skills Required
- Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders in fast-paced, technical or engineering-driven environments.
- Operate as a strategic partner with strong ownership and initiative.
- Highly organized with exceptional time management and ability to prioritize across competing demands.
- Strong communicator with sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion handling sensitive information.
- Curiosity about AI and comfort navigating ambiguity while adapting quickly as priorities shift.
- Experience owning and optimizing a complex executive calendar, protecting focus and anticipating needs.
- Experience coordinating travel, onsite visits, and events for senior leaders.
- Support for operational and cross-functional initiatives including hiring, planning, and special projects.
- Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology (citizenship/permanent residency or ability to obtain prior license may be required).
What We Do
Tenstorrent is a next-generation computing company that builds computers for AI. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with U.S. offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Belgrade and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, advanced systems, and neural network compilers. Join us: www.tenstorrent.com/careers
