Principal, Technical Program Manager, RISCV

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Santa Clara, CA
7+ Years Experience
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
The RISC-V Program Manager will oversee the development of chip architectures for CPU server and machine learning processors, ensuring project schedules are met and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs.
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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.

The RISC-V Program Manager at Tenstorrent will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the development of chip architectures specifically for CPU server and machine learning processor. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team, focused on managing our SOC architecture phase with background in RISC-V, AI accelerators or general SOC architecture and development experience. As a RISC-V Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving early SOC definition, implementation plans and schedules. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Technical Program Management, Engineering, Architecture, Product Management, and Sales, to ensure the delivery of world-class solutions that meet customer requirements and drive business growth.

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.


Responsibilities:

  • Own program management for a high-performance CPU design
  • Drive aggressive project schedules working closely with engineering team members
  • Create milestones and metrics for internal and external deliverables
  • Lead key interfaces with SoC, system, silicon validation and software teams
  • Work closely with technical leadership across front-end CPU RTL design DV, Emulation, Platform and Silicon Validation teams
  • Own weekly program level communication and identification of blocking issues
  • Lead bug tracking resolution and reporting
  • Identify risks and dependencies, generating mitigation plans, and ensuring appropriate steps are taken to address them


Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of proven experience in chip architecture design, specifically focused on CPU server and machine learning chips, preferably in a program management or leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of server CPU architectures, microarchitecture design, and performance optimization techniques.
  • In-depth knowledge of machine learning chip architectures, including accelerators, deep learning processors, or dedicated neural network units (NNUs).
  • Familiarity with industry standards, such as x86, ARM, RISC-V, and relevant machine learning frameworks and algorithms.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while accounting for the unique complexities of CPU server and machine learning chip development.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration among hardware, software, and algorithm teams.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in addressing challenges specific to CPU server and machine learning chip development.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


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.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set  by the U.S. government.

Our engineering positions and certain engineering support positions require access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government.  If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.

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The Company
HQ: Toronto, ON
389 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

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

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