Tenstorrent

AI

StaffTechnicalProgramManager

Belgrade, Serbia Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Technical Program Manager at Tenstorrent. Skills: Technical Program Management, AI, Performance optimization. Lead programs. Drive cross-functional initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

Advance and accelerate AI software performance; Deliver reliable, scalable solutions; Push the boundaries of AI compute; Ensure model optimization strategies reflect user needs; Ensure model performance targets are met; Ensure evolving market trends are addressed; Ensure priorities are reflected in engineering execution; Maximize AI performance on custom silicon

Industry & Context.

AI
Problems you'll solve

Solving hard problems; Performance optimization; Model optimization strategies; Translate customer and model requirements; Actionable technical plans

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility to access U. S. export-controlled technology, Compliance with U. S. export laws, U. S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Citizenship/permanent residency status, Obtain prior license approval from U. S. Commerce Department

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Technically fluent TPM, Experience driving software programs, Exposure to AI model development, Product-focused TPM, Manage multiple programs, Prioritize tasks, Influence teams, Adapt to changing priorities, Communicate complex technical concepts

Nice to Have

Familiarity with AI model development, Thriving in collaborating with customers, Balancing short-term deliverables with long-term roadmap priorities, Model performance targets, Evolving market trends, Translate customer and model requirements, Actionable technical plans, Distill complex technical concepts into clear updates

What You'll Do.

Drive cross-functional initiatives

Partner closely with engineering leads

Drive roadmap priorities

Ensure model optimization strategies reflect user needs

Translate customer and model requirements

Ensure priorities are reflected in engineering execution

Manage multiple programs

Adapt to changing priorities

Distill complex technical concepts

Drive cutting edge programs

Develop best practices

Translate evolving customer and model requirements

Enable developers to maximize AI performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineering leads; Collaborate with product teams; Collaborate with leadership; Collaborate with product and engineering leaders; Collaborate with customers; Aligning multiple engineering teams

Communication Scope

Communicate complex technical concepts; Clear updates for executives

Process & Methodology

Program management, Cross-functional initiatives, Roadmap priorities, Actionable technical plans, Engineering execution, Manage multiple programs, Prioritize tasks, Adapt to changing priorities, Requirements alignment, Model implementation, Model release, Software lifecycles, Product priorities

Full Job Description

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 Technical Program Manager to lead programs that advance and accelerate AI software performance on custom high-performance hardware. In this role, you will drive cross-functional initiatives that span AI model integration, and performance optimization across our software stack. You will partner closely with engineering leads, product teams, and leadership to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that push the boundaries of AI compute. This role is hybrid, based out of Belgrade, Serbia. 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 technically fluent TPM with experience driving software programs in a fast-moving environment. Comfortable working alongside engineers with exposure to AI model development and its impact on engineering priorities. Motivated by innovation and thriving in collaborating with customers. Effective at aligning multiple engineering teams and balancing short-term deliverables with long-term roadmap priorities. What We Need A product-focused TPM who can drive roadmap priorities, while collaborating with product and engineering leaders to ensure model optimization strategies reflect user needs, model performance

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