Opportunities in Austin, Texas, United States; Santa Clara, California, United States; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, United States

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.

At Tenstorrent, we are building the next generation of AI and RISC-V compute. In this role as the VP of Information Technology you will be responsible for building and scaling the internal technology foundation that helps the company move fast, stay secure, and operate reliably across teams and geographies. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can own enterprise systems, infrastructure, security partnership, end-user experience, and global IT operations while helping the business scale with discipline.

This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA; or Toronto, ON.

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

• An experienced AI architect and innovation leader who treats IT as a business force multiplier, not just support.

• Skilled at scaling IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and security in fast-moving, high-growth environments.

• A hands-on leader who sets clear visions, manages expenses, and builds team capabilities.

• Clear, direct communicator capable of aligning technical teams and business stakeholders without unnecessary process.

• Comfortable bridging executive strategy with tactical execution across corporate infrastructure and IT operations.

What We Need

• Someone to rethink and evolve traditional IT services into new AI-driven capabilities and foundations.

• An owner of the global IT strategy and operating model across all enterprise systems, infrastructure, and core business technology.

• The ability to lead the roadmap for business applications, integrations, automation, and internal service delivery.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure internal systems are effective, well-governed, and ready for scale while establishing clear operating rhythms and service standards.

What You Will Learn

• How to strategically drive AI hardware and software development as an internal IT consumer.

• How to accelerate traditional IT development timelines within a new, AI-driven ecosystem.

• How to balance speed and operational rigor while supporting a global organization building AI hardware.

• How to optimize cross-functional decisions, systems, and workflows in a technical, product-driven environment.

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.