RISC-V Software TPM & Ops

Job Title

RISC-V Software TPM & Ops

Role Summary

Senior operator serving as a hybrid Chief of Staff and execution-focused TPM for the RISC-V software organization. Partner with workstream leads to define goals, convert them into executable plans, and drive cross-functional initiatives to completion.

Role responsibilities include planning and execution oversight, dependency and risk tracking, headcount and recruiting coordination, and preparing materials for customer/partner engagements. This role is hybrid (Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX) with remote options in the United States or Australia.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The team will assess candidates for the appropriate level during interview; experience leading large technical programs or serving as a Chief of Staff/TPM in technical organizations is expected.

Responsibilities

Drive operational execution and program management across the RISC-V software organization.

• Define, track, and drive team milestones with RISC-V software workstream leaders.
• Build and maintain dependency tracking and risk mitigation plans to resolve bottlenecks early.
• Improve planning, execution, and operational visibility across the org.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across software delivery, engineering infrastructure, and external asks.
• Support org headcount planning and coordinate recruiting logistics and hiring loop discipline.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials for customer and partner engagements.
• Filter inbound requests and enable leadership to focus on highest-value work; represent the team externally when required.

Requirements

Concise list of required and desirable qualifications focused on program management, technical credibility, and communication.

Must-have

• Proven experience leading large technical programs, serving as a TPM, program manager, or Chief of Staff in a technical organization.
• Track record working with engineering teams in systems software, infrastructure, or semiconductors.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with milestone tracking, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and create structure where needed.

Nice-to-have

• Direct experience with RISC-V, CPU projects, or semiconductor development.
• Experience preparing customer- or partner-facing technical presentations and materials.
• Hands-on experience coordinating recruiting and scaling engineering organizations.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Tenstorrent

Headquarters: Austin, Texas, United States

Tenstorrent is a technology company focused on designing innovative computing solutions. They are known for their expertise in the development of advanced hardware, including ASICs and SoCs, aimed at enhancing performance and efficiency in various applications.