Business Operations & Program Management Intern

Tenstorrent University Jobs; Austin, Santa Clara (TX, CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Tenstorrent is seeking a Business Operations & Program Management Intern to join our fast-growing AI hardware and software company in the United States. You will work with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Strategic Operations, and Program Management teams to help initiatives move from planning through execution.

This internship builds hands-on skills in data analysis, project tracking, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in a related field (see job ad).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator who can work across teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Interest in how business functions collaborate to scale a tech company.

Responsibilities

• Support HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Strategic Ops, and PM initiatives.
• Assist cross-functional planning, tracking, risk management, and execution.
• Coordinate data gathering, reporting, and operational analysis.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly.
• Collaborate across functions to drive initiatives forward.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Effective communicator

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BS/MS in Business, Finance, Economics, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Project management tools

Job description

Business Operations & Program Management Intern

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.

Building breakthrough technology requires strong teams and operations behind it. Our Business Operations and Program Management teams work across Tenstorrent to solve complex business challenges, improve how we operate, and help teams execute and scale.

What You Might Work On: This posting spans multiple teams across Tenstorrent’s business operations functions. We make the process simple for you — one application, one recruiter screen — then match you to the specific team and opportunity that best fits your interests and experience.

• Human Resources: Support people programs and operations across the employee lifecycle, including AI & systems, employee experience, organizational initiatives, and process improvement.
• Finance: Support financial planning, reporting, budgeting, analysis, and projects that help teams understand business performance and make informed decisions.
• Supply Chain: Support planning, sourcing, supplier coordination, logistics, and operational processes that help move products from development through production and delivery.
• Strategic Operations: Support high-impact cross-functional initiatives through research, analysis, project management, process improvement, and coordination across teams.
• Program Management: Drive cross-functional planning, tracking, risk management, and execution across technical and operational teams to ensure initiatives deliver on schedule and strategic goals.

Locations: Santa Clara, CA · Toronto,ON

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Business, Finance, Economics, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator who can work effectively across different teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Interested in understanding how different business functions work together to help a technology company scale.

What We Need

• Ability to take ambiguous business or operational problems and turn them into clear, actionable next steps.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on deliverables.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, reporting, and/or project-management tools.
• Ability to communicate information, progress, risks, and recommendations clearly.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across functions.

What You Will Learn

• How business functions support the development and growth of a deep-tech company.
• How teams use data and operational insights to make decisions and improve processes.
• How cross-functional programs and projects move from planning through execution.
• How HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Strategic Operations, Engineering, and Product collaborate across the organization.
• How scalable processes are built in a rapidly growing company.

USA Hiring Timelines

This internship opportunity is available throughout our 3 terms with the following corresponding recruitment cycles:

• Fall Term: Sept–Dec work term, Jan–Aug recruit.

Compensation for all interns at Tenstorrent ranges from $24/hr - $70/hr including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Compensation for all interns at Tenstorrent ranges from $24/hr - $70/hr 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.