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 hiring an SoC Security Architect to lead the architecture definition of security features across our cutting-edge semiconductor products. You'll tackle challenges in RISC-V CPU security, AI hardware protection, confidential computing, and automotive-grade security. Your work ensures the trust, integrity, and resilience of silicon across a broad portfolio. Collaborate across disciplines to integrate security at every stage—from architecture to implementation and verification. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about solving deep security problems at the hardware-software boundary.This role isremote, based out of The United States.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
- Define and architect secure chip features, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems teams.
- Develop and apply threat models, identify vulnerabilities, and drive risk mitigation.
- Implement secure protocols, encryption schemes, and cryptographic primitives.
- Conduct security reviews, penetration testing, and validation of architectural defenses.
- Ensure compliance with standards like FIPS 140-3, ISO 21434, and Common Criteria.
What We Need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in chip-level or embedded security design and analysis.
- Strong understanding of cryptography, secure protocols, and threat modeling.
- Proficiency in C/C++, scripting, and familiarity with RTL coding standards.
- Hands-on with security assessment tools and compliance processes.
What You Will Learn
- Deep exposure to security challenges in heterogeneous compute systems—from CPUs to AI accelerators.
- Work at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and secure architecture in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Gain hands-on experience with open source and proprietary silicon security strategies.
- Contribute to pre-silicon and post-silicon security validation and incident response planning.
- Learn how to integrate hardware security into next-gen chiplets used in datacenter, automotive, and AI applications.
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.
