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 are seeking a technically strong and business-savvy individual to join our architecture team in Santa Clara as a Technical Business Development Manager. This role will serve as a critical interface between our technical architects and external partners, customers, and investors. You will support strategic business engagements by preparing technical presentations, tracking partner requirements, and coordinating follow-ups across internal teams. A solid understanding of technology roadmaps and their alignment with business goals is essential.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.
Who You Are
- A technologist with business acumen—equally comfortable in a technical deep dive or a strategy meeting.
- Organized, curious, and proactive—someone who’s energized by working across teams to get things done.
- A strong communicator who can translate complex ideas into compelling stories for external audiences.
- Comfortable managing multiple moving parts and owning execution from start to finish.
- Bonus if you understand Mandarin or Japanese or have experience in early-stage hardware companies.
What We Need
- 5+ years of experience in technical business development, product management, or technical marketing.
- Deep understanding of CPU architecture, SoC design, or AI hardware/software stacks.
- A solid grasp of tech roadmaps and how to align them with business and partner objectives.
- Outstanding presentation and communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
What You Will Learn
- How to shape and communicate cutting-edge architectural strategy in AI, CPU, and SoC design.
- Cross-functional collaboration skills between engineering, marketing, and executive leadership.
- Real-world insight into partner-driven development, especially in early-stage or startup ecosystems.
- Best practices for engaging with investors, partners, and high-stakes customers in a technical context.
- Exposure to technology roadmapping and long-term product planning at a fast-paced hardware company.
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.
