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.
We’re looking for a HR Project Manager, People Programs - Contractor to bring structure, momentum, and operational rigor to key People initiatives across promotions, performance and merit, and employee survey execution. This role is focused on helping high-impact, cyclical work run smoothly. You will turn priorities into clear plans, keep stakeholders aligned, track progress against deadlines, and help ensure details do not fall through the cracks. This is a strong fit for someone who is highly organized, calm in ambiguity, and energized by building order in a fast-moving environment. You should be comfortable coordinating across teams, surfacing risks early, and helping leaders move from ideas to execution.
This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; or Toronto, ON.
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 in project management, program management, or People Operations.
- You run cross-functional programs in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and consistent in follow-through.
- You manage competing priorities without losing clarity or pace.
- A clear communicator who works well with leaders at all levels.
What We Need
- The ability to drive People programs across promotions, performance, merit, and surveys.
- Strong follow-through across cross-functional partners including HR, Compensation, Analytics, Payroll, and business leaders.
- Help planning and executing engagement or pulse survey cycles, including timelines, communications, and follow-up actions.
- A builder of project plans, trackers, timelines, milestones, and action logs.
What You Will Learn
- How People programs run inside a fast-moving company.
- How cross-functional execution strengthens performance, promotions, and listening programs.
- To improve recurring workflows, visibility, and operating structure.
- To surface risk, drive clarity, and support better decisions.
- How strong program management builds consistency and trust.
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
- 5+ years in project management, program management, or People Operations
- Ability to drive People programs across promotions, performance, merit, and surveys
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
