Executive Assistant

About the Company

Tenstorrent is building advanced AI hardware and software that aims to improve performance, usability, and cost efficiency. The company’s work spans software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors, and its team has created a high-performance RISC-V CPU from the ground up. Collaboration, curiosity, and tackling difficult problems are central to the culture.

Role Overview

As the Executive Assistant, you will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, helping ensure their time and attention are focused on the organization’s highest-priority work. This position is based in Santa Clara, CA and follows a hybrid work model.

Tenstorrent is open to candidates at different experience levels for this position. The interview process will determine the appropriate level, and the final offer may be adjusted accordingly.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and improve a complex executive calendar so leadership time stays aligned to key business priorities.
• Anticipate needs, keep schedules moving smoothly, and execute with limited direction.
• Act as the main communication hub for both internal teams and external contacts.
• Coordinate travel, on-site meetings, and events with a focus on efficiency and strategic value.
• Assist with operational and cross-functional work such as hiring support, planning, and special projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience supporting senior executives in fast-moving technical, engineering, or similarly demanding environments.
• Demonstrates ownership and initiative, functioning as a strategic partner rather than only handling administrative tasks.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professional judgment, and discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and adapting quickly as priorities change, with genuine interest in AI.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain insight into how senior leaders make decisions and manage priorities in a high-growth technical company.
• Learn how effective coordination helps align work across many teams.
• Build experience managing complex workflows and shifting priorities at scale.
• See how strategy is converted into daily execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop as a high-impact partner within a rapidly moving organization.

Compensation

Tenstorrent states that compensation for all engineers ranges from $100k to $500k, including base and variable pay targets. The actual offer depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, background, and location.

Benefits and Hiring Notes

Tenstorrent offers a competitive compensation package and benefits. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Export Control / Eligibility Requirement

Employment is conditional on being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Because the role may involve direct or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies regulated under U.S. export laws, hiring may depend on citizenship or permanent residency status, or on obtaining prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or another applicable federal agency. If employment cannot proceed under these laws, any offer may be withdrawn.

Additional Information

The company welcomes applicants across multiple seniority levels for this role, and the level assigned during the hiring process may differ from the title shown in the posting.