Manager, Silicon Supplier Quality

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.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer for Custom Silicon, you are the primary guardian of product integrity across our external manufacturing ecosystem. You will partner with Foundries, Substrate vendors, and OSAT partners to ensure bespoke chips meet the highest standards of reliability, yield, and performance.

This role is hybrid, based out of Taiwan.

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

• 8+ years of expertise driving hardware or semiconductor quality across the full lifecycle—design, process, incoming, and supplier systems.
• A Custom Silicon Specialist with deep experience in foundries, substrate manufacturing, and advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, Flip-Chip).
• A "Zero-to-One" Builder who has experience transitioning companies from R&D to high-volume product delivery.
• An Auditor & Strategist comfortable leading global audits (Foundry/OSAT) and ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and JEDEC standards.

What We Need

• Build the Supplier Quality Org from the ground up, defining how we manage our external manufacturing ecosystem (Foundry, Substrate, and OSAT).
• Own the Quality Management System (QMS), integrating ISO 9001 and JEDEC standards into a cohesive, scalable framework.
• Architect the PCN and Qualification Process, overseeing end-to-end reliability (HTOL, HAST, ESD/LU) to ensure supplier changes never compromise integrity.
• Drive Advanced OSAT Oversight, implementing "Safe Launch" programs and manufacturing controls for complex silicon assembly.
• Lead Technical Root Cause Analysis, utilizing 8D methodologies to resolve complex failures and institutionalize recurrence prevention.

What You Will Learn

• Scaling for Hyperscalers: How to adapt rigorous semiconductor quality standards to meet the demands of cloud and AI infrastructure customers.
• Leading-Edge Manufacturing: To manage quality for the next generation of custom silicon within an agile, fast-growing startup environment.
• Influence & Culture: How to shape a "Quality-First" mindset across cross-functional teams, from initial silicon design to post-silicon validation.
• Ecosystem Orchestration: To balance the technical nuances of wafer fab stability with the high-level business goals of yield optimization and cost reduction.

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.