Manager of Recruiting Operations Job at Tenstorrent Inc. in Santa Clara

Tenstorrent is at the forefront of groundbreaking AI technology, transforming performance standards, user experience, and cost efficiency. As AI reshapes the computing landscape, our solutions must adapt to integrate advancements in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our talented and diverse team has developed a high-performance RISC-V CPU from the ground up, fueled by a passion for AI and a strong desire to create the best AI platform imaginable. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to tackling challenging problems. We are expanding our team and are eager to welcome contributors of varying experience levels.

At Tenstorrent, we are crafting a forward-thinking company that not only keeps pace with the AI revolution but also plays a pivotal role in shaping it. AI represents a transformative class of technology with the potential to redefine industries, reshape society, and prompt fundamental questions about access, agency, and scale.

Central to our mission are our people. Building the right team is not just important; it's essential. As the Manager of Recruiting Operations, you will have a vital role in establishing scalable and effective recruiting systems and programs to attract the engineers who will shape the future of AI and computing.

This position is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara.

Who You Are

• An experienced recruiting operations leader (7+ years) with a proven history of designing, scaling, and optimizing systems in high-growth tech environments.
• Knowledgeable about recruiting tools, workflows, data compliance, and how these elements impact candidate experience and business outcomes.
• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and moving quickly, with a focus on taking action and making iterative improvements.
• Passionate about incorporating emerging technologies, such as AI, into recruiting programs to enhance precision, scalability, and innovation.
• Adept at cross-functional collaboration with recruiters, hiring managers, HR, finance, and leadership to ensure clarity, alignment, and execution.
• Convinced that operational excellence in hiring significantly enhances talent, culture, and organizational momentum.

What We Need

• Leadership and accountability for our recruiting operations roadmap, encompassing core systems and strategic initiatives.
• Process design and optimization throughout the recruiting funnel, from headcount management to onboarding handoff.
• Establishment of infrastructure to support scalability, including applicant tracking, scheduling, reporting, enablement, and compliance.
• Development of insightful recruiting analytics to measure quality, speed, equity, and effectiveness.
• Close collaboration with People, HR, Finance, and Tech teams to ensure alignment in tools, policies, and planning.
• A high-trust team builder who can manage, mentor, and elevate team members within the recruiting operations space.

What You Will Learn

• How to construct the foundation of a talent engine in one of the most technical, mission-driven organizations in AI.
• The implications of systems thinking in recruiting for company agility, quality, and growth.
• How to combine operational rigor with a deeply human candidate experience.
• Strategies to scale responsibly by leveraging automation and AI while upholding intentional, high-quality hiring practices.
• The ways in which recruiting operations can shape not only our hiring approach but also our organizational identity.

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k, including base and variable compensation targets. Actual offers will take into account experience, skills, education, background, and location.

Tenstorrent provides a competitive compensation package and robust benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

This offer is contingent upon eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Compliance with U.S. export laws is required when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries. This may impact the offer based on citizenship or ability to acquire necessary licenses.