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Technical Program Manager, Product Software
Tenstorrent USA INC · 🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States; Santa Clara, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Tenstorrent USA INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Sr. Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $152k–$188k, median $188k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 on a quest to find a strong Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end software development of our next-generation Chiplet based SiP. The scope spans from architecture to tape-out, silicon debug and software productization - across AI, CPU, Memory and I/O Chiplet domains. If you bring strong expertise in silicon development and exceptional Program Management skills - you will thrive in this role. You’ll drive end-to-end software across pre-silicon and post silicon stages - building complex programs, defining program metrics, pushing boundaries and innovating in the AI Supercomputers space This role is Hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, 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 • 10+ years of experience in technical program management or chip-level engineering, with 2+ years in multi-chip/chiplet systems. • Familiar with heterogeneous compute architectures (AI, CPU, memory, networking) and early software phases (architecture, pre-/post-silicon). • Proven ability to manage 40+ engineer programs, external vendors (PCIe, D2D, Ethernet), and full software stacks from bare-metal to ML frameworks. • Strong understanding of hardware-software codesign at chiplet, package, and system levels. • Highly organized, adaptable, and expert in tools like JIRA, Confluence, and fast-paced decision making What We Need • Devise and manage multi-year software roadmaps and coordinate across silicon, firmware, and runtime teams. • Define success metrics, drive work breakdown structures, and track progress with strong risk management and alignment strategies. • Own shift-left strategies to de-risk bring-up and accelerate time-to-market. • Manage vendor software integrations (PCIe, D2D, Ethernet), and set up robust CI/CD and testing frameworks. • Communicate clearly with executives, engineers, and stakeholders, balancing transparency with thoughtful tradeoff discussions. What You Will Learn • Deep experience with chiplet integration across AI, CPU, Memory, and I/O - and how these technologies drive system performance. • Hands-on with Tenstorrent’s open-source compiler, runtime, and firmware stack. • Exposure to pre-/post-silicon methodologies and industry-leading “shift-left” program strategies. • Collaborate with top-tier vendors and engage in real-world open-source vs. licensed IP tradeoffs. • Learn how program strategy evolves at the cutting edge of RISC-V, AI, and HPC chiplet ecosystems 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, includin