Chief of Staff, SOC & Digital Design

The SOC Chief of Staff will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the development of multiple chiplets for RISC-V CPU server, machine learning processors, as well as supporting chiplets for memory and IO functionality. This role requires experience in SoC architecture, design, verification and integration from inception through to tapeout, along with strong program management skills to successfully drive these complex projects.

This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage and track program progress, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Communicate program status, updates, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting the unique considerations and complexities associated with chiplet and SOC development
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting effective communication, teamwork, and knowledge sharing .
• Conduct regular program reviews, evaluating performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience in SOC chip design preferably in a program management or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of chip design process from microarchitecture, design, verification, DFT, physical design processes, and tapeout
• Familiarity with industry standards, such as AMBA, NOC, RISC-V, PCIe/CXL, Ethernet and others
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while accounting for the unique complexities of CPU server and machine learning chip development.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration among design, verification, physical-design, DFT, and software teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in addressing challenges specific to CPU server and machine learning chip development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set  by the U.S. government.

As this position will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and supporting documentation will be required and considered as a condition of employment.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government.  If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.