CPU Program Manager
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 CPU Program Manager will be responsible for driving the end to end development of our next generation RISC-V CPUs starting from Architecture to RTL design, Design Verification, DFT, Physical Design all the way through to tape out and debug. This role requires strong expertise in silicon development along with strong program management skills to successfully drive these complex projects to completion. This role isHybrid, 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: Experience & Qualifications: 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. - Define and establish program goals, objectives, and deliverables for our next Gen CPU IP - Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including hardware architects, design teams, software engineers, and product managers, to gather requirements and align on architectural specifications for our CPU IP. - Oversee the IP during the design process, ensuring compliance with industry standards, performance targets, power efficiency, and project timelines. - Manage and track program progress, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies specific to CPU development, and implement effective mitigation strategies. - Communicate program status, updates, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders - Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting effective communication, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. - Conduct regular program reviews, evaluating performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions. - Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in CPU server architectures, machine learning accelerators, and related fields to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - 10+ years of proven experience in chip architecture design, specifically focused on CPU server - Strong understanding of CPU architectures, microarchitecture design, and performance optimization techniques. - Familiarity with industry standards, such as x86, ARM and RISC-V - Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration among hardware, software, and algorithm teams. - Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence and other tools and program management resources. - 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.
Location: United States
Salary range: None - None