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 searching for a Director to lead the growth of the RISC-V software ecosystem. This role involves expanding our software team to establish RISC-V as the industry standard. The position offers an opportunity to work on next-generation RISC-V systems, encompassing embedded and real-time systems, as well as server platform designs with diverse use cases for complex workloads. This is an ideal opportunity for a driven individual to engage in innovative projects within a dynamic, collaborative setting, while also contributing to and leveraging open-source communities.
This role is remote, based out of the United States or Australia.
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 leader excited to manage and grow an engineering team delivering RISC-V software.
- Someone who thrives in guiding teams though complex projects.
- A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with engineering, sales, product, and open-source communities.
- Familiarity with CPU architectures and systems design.
What We Need
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to grow and scale a worldwide engineering team. Proven experience with prior leadership of system software teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and open-source communities to define and deliver for the overall RISC ecosystem.
- Broad knowledge and network into open-source software communities.
What You Will Learn
- Gain deep expertise in bleeding edge RISC-V system software across embedded, real-time, and server environments.
- Work on AI and ML workloads, accelerators, and hardware/software co-design.
- Contribute to and influence the broader open-source software ecosystem in RISC-V.
- Grow technical leadership skills by shaping methodologies, tools, and cross-team processes.
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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