Field Applications Engineer, IP Product
TenstorrentDeepTech company
Austin / Raleigh / Toronto, United States / CanadaSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Champion RISC-V CPU and AI accelerator IP products with customers worldwide.
- •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 seeking an experienced Field Application Engineer to champion our revolutionary RISC-V CPU and AI accelerator IP products with customers worldwide.
- •You will own end-to-end technical engagements, translating complex architectural advantages into customer wins while shaping our product roadmap through direct market feedback.
- •If you combine deep technical expertise with exceptional customer engagement skills and want to drive the adoption of next-generation compute IP, join our team.
- •This role is hybrid, based out of the United States or Canada near one of our main office locations.
- •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 A customer-focused engineer with proven success in CPU/GPU/NPU IP sales engagements.
- •Technical expert who can articulate complex architectural benefits and conduct deep-dive analyses.
- •Self-driven professional who independently manages multiple customer relationships from discovery to win.
- •Strategic thinker who identifies customer pain points and positions solutions effectively.
- •What We Need 7+ years in the semiconductor industry with a degree in EE or related field including customer-facing roles in CPU IP.
- •Hands-on expertise with ASIC design flows, IP integration, and relevant design views (.lib, LEF, ICL, PDL).
- •Deep technical knowledge of CPU architectures, semiconductor technologies, and system-level design.
- •Exceptional presentation and communication skills with ability to engage all organizational levels.
- •Proven track record of technical wins and managing multiple simultaneous accounts.
- •What You Will Learn How to position cutting-edge RISC-V and AI accelerator IP against industry incumbents.
- •Advanced customer engagement strategies for complex technical sales in the semiconductor industry.
- •Direct influence on product development through customer feedback and market insights.
- •The complete IP business cycle from evaluation through design win and production success.
- •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, including those codified in the U.S.
- •Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2).
- •These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S.
- •As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S.
- •Commerce Department or applicable federal agency.
- •If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.
Required skills
CPU IP sales engagementsCPU architecturessemiconductor technologiessystem-level designpresentation skills
Domain expertise
SemiconductorsAI
Tech stack
RISC-VCPUGPUNPUAI