Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure

Tenstorrent; California (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenstorrent is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure, to lead procurement strategy for the design ecosystem, owning vendor negotiations, IP licensing agreements, and tool sourcing that empower our global engineering teams to innovate.

This role manages complex, multidimensional deals, operates independently with executive credibility, and aligns cross-functionally with stakeholders and the C-suite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience sourcing complex technology (IP, design tools, or semiconductor components).
• Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations and vendor partnerships.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with cross-functional and executive stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for the design ecosystem, including IP licensing and tool sourcing.
• Own vendor negotiations and drive terms that balance cost, quality and speed.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable sourcing plans for leadership.

Skills

Strategic negotiator

Vendor relationships

Deal management

Tools

IP licensing

EDA/CAD tools

Job description

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 builds AI and RISC-V compute hardware that requires best-in-class design tools and intellectual property to compete globally. The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure leads procurement strategy for the design ecosystem, owning vendor negotiations, IP licensing agreements, and tool sourcing that enable our worldwide engineering teams to innovate at speed. The role suits someone who takes ownership of complex, multidimensional deals, operates independently with minimal oversight, and commands credibility with vendor executives, internal stakeholders, and the C-suite.

This role ishybrid or remote, based out of Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX or Toronto, ON.

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 strategic negotiator with 5+ years of experience sourcing complex technology (IP, design tools, or semiconductor components) in fast-paced environments
• Someone who builds trust-based vendor relationships and leverages them to unlock better terms, faster delivery, and innovative solutions
• A detail-oriented operator who thrives managing multiple concurrent deals while maintaining executive visibility and cross-functional alignment

What We Need

• Deep procurement expertise in semiconductor design ecosystems—specifically 3rd party IP licensing, EDA/CAD tools, or equivalent technology sourcing experience
• Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations, drive toward closure, and implement sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and innovation
• Strong analytical and communication skills to translate technical requirements into vendor recommendations and present strategic sourcing insights to leadership

What You Will Learn

• The complete semiconductor design-to-production workflow and how engineering infrastructure decisions directly impact product competitiveness and time-to-market
• How to navigate vendor ecosystems at the highest levels—building strategic partnerships with Tier 1 providers and emerging design tool innovators
• The business strategy behind a high-growth AI chip company and how procurement enables global scale-up operations across multiple design centers

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.