Principal Technical Program Manager

Tenstorrent$100K — $500K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical field preferred)
  • 3+ years leading projects as a Technical Program Manager or Project Lead
  • Experience in product design, validation, or engineering
  • Proven track record in managing complex technical programs across hardware, software, and firmware organizations
  • Strong communication skills for translating technical challenges into actionable plans

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional product development efforts from concept to execution and delivery
  • Build alignment and influence stakeholders across diverse teams at all levels
  • Manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication effectively
  • Organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment
  • Drive the execution of complex hardware product timelines

Benefits

  • Opportunity to learn from world-class engineers across various domains
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI hardware and systems development
  • Gain insights into large-scale, cross-functional engineering collaboration
  • Access to competitive compensation package and benefits
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development efforts and drive complex programs from concept through execution and delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in highly collaborative environments, excels at bringing teams together around a common goal, and has a track record of delivering complex hardware products on schedule.

This role ishybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Fort Collins, CO.

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
  • You are an experienced program leader with a strong technical background and a proven ability to drive complex product development efforts.
  • You excel at building alignment across diverse teams and can influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • You are highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing ambiguity while balancing multiple priorities.
  • You are a strong communicator who can translate technical challenges into actionable plans and executive-level updates.

What We Need
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical field preferred).
  • Experience in product design, validation, or engineering, combined with 3+ years leading projects as a Technical Program Manager or Project Lead.
  • Experience working across hardware, software, firmware, validation, manufacturing, and supplier organizations using structured product development processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication for complex technical programs.

What You Will Learn
  • Gain deep exposure to the development of cutting-edge AI hardware and systems from concept through production.
  • Learn how large-scale, cross-functional engineering organizations coordinate to deliver industry-leading products.
  • Expand your expertise in product development frameworks, program planning methodologies, and operational excellence.
  • Work alongside world-class engineers and leaders across silicon, systems, software, manufacturing, and product organizations to drive next-generation AI platforms.


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.

About Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent is a semiconductor company that designs and develops computer processors for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. The company's processors are designed to be energy-efficient and scalable, and are used by a range of businesses, from small startups to large enterprises. Tenstorrent was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about Tenstorrent
Size
51 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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