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.
As the People Operations Manager for North America, you’ll lead the team supporting employees, interns, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance strategy and execution—shaping scalable processes, ensuring compliance, and building an excellent employee experience. With AI-driven tools at the core of our approach, this role will help automate workflows, reduce manual work, and support Tenstorrent’s rapid growth.
This role is on-site, 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
- 5+ years of People Operations or HR experience across the U.S. and Canada.
- Experienced leader with a track record of managing and developing direct reports.
- Skilled in navigating U.S. (California and Texas) and Canadian employment regulations.
- Strong communicator with organizational and project management expertise.
What We Need
- Lead and grow the North America People Operations team with coaching and clear direction.
- Oversee onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and audits to deliver a seamless experience.
- Manage HRIS records and reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and insight for leadership.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and align with business goals.
What You Will Learn
- How to scale People Operations in a high-growth, global AI-driven company.
- Ways to leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency and employee experience.
- Best practices for compliance and people processes across multiple jurisdictions.
- How to balance strategy and execution while shaping a growing team.
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.
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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.
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