IP Sales and Operations 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.

Help bring Tenstorrent technology to market by connecting our IP products with business opportunities and supporting the operations behind them. This team works across IP sales, business development, and operations to help drive commercial engagement, improve processes, and support the growth of Tenstorrent's IP business.

This role is on-site, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or Toronto, ON

What You Might Work On

This posting spans multiple teams within IP Sales and Operations. We make the process simple for you - one application, one recruiter screen - then match you to the specific team and location that best fits your interests and experience.

• IP Sales: Support customer and market research, identify business opportunities, analyze competitive trends, and help coordinate commercial activities related to Tenstorrent's IP products.
• IP Operations: Apply analytical and AI-driven approaches to improve processes supporting product teams, customers, project management, quality, and reporting.
  
  

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Interested in IP sales, business development, operations, and the commercial side of technology.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and requirements may evolve.
  
  

What We Need

• Ability to turn ambiguous business or operational challenges into clear, actionable next steps.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Interest in learning Tenstorrent's technology and how IP products are positioned, brought to market, and supported operationally.
• Ability to collaborate across Sales, Operations, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
  
  

What You Will Learn

• How a deep-tech company identifies and develops commercial opportunities for IP products.
• How customer, market, and competitive insights inform IP sales and business decisions.
• How IP operations, process improvement, and program management support teams, customers, quality, and execution.
• How technical products move from internal development to commercial engagement and business growth.
  
  

USA Hiring Timelines

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

• Winter Term: Jan–Apr work term, Sept–Dec recruit.
• Summer Term: May–Aug work term, Oct–Apr recruit.
• Fall Term: Sept–Dec work term, Jan–Aug recruit.
  
  

Please note these timelines are for reference only. Actual timelines may vary.

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.