Staff Technical Program Manager, Physical Engineering

Posted 8 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
100K-500K
Senior level
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead cross-functional teams in managing AI/ML and CPU projects, ensuring alignment on schedules and objectives while leveraging physical design expertise.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 seeking a Technical Program Manager with physical design expertise to drive execution of our industry-leading AI/ML and CPU processor projects. You'll lead cross-functional teams, manage complex schedules across multiple chiplets, and serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external partners. If you combine technical depth in physical design with exceptional program management skills and want to shape the delivery of next-generation AI silicon, join our team.

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Ft. Collins, CO.

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

  • A seasoned program manager with hands-on physical design background and deep understanding of semiconductor development.
  • An exceptional communicator who builds strong relationships with both internal teams and external clients.
  • Detail-oriented and well-organized, with proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • A technical leader who can translate between engineering details and strategic program objectives.

What We Need

  • BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with 5+ years of technical program management in the semiconductor industry.
  • Experience with synthesis, place and route flows, timing analysis, EM/IR, and physical verification.
  • Track record of successfully managing design services partners and client relationships.
  • Strong ability to create and drive schedules while ensuring cross-team alignment on priorities and dependencies.

What You Will Learn

  • How to orchestrate complex physical design projects for cutting-edge AI/ML and CPU architectures.
  • Advanced techniques for managing multi-chiplet programs and coordinating with world-class engineering teams.
  • Best practices for balancing technical depth with strategic program execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • Direct influence on project success through ownership of schedule and milestone deliverables.

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.

Top Skills

Em/Ir
Physical Design
Physical Verification
Place And Route Flows
Semiconductor Development
Synthesis
Timing Analysis
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The Company
HQ: Toronto, ON
389 Employees
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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