Project Administrator, Architecture
Tenstorrent Unlisted/Referral Jobs · Tokyo, Japan ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Project management
Administrative/project-support role enabling Tenstorrent's Tokyo-based engineering teams: the person handles operational, administrative, and customer-facing program tasks for AI/semiconductor R&D projects, including Japanese government-funded programs. Hybrid in Tokyo; fluent Japanese is required.
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 is advancing the next generation of AI and compute technology, powered by global teams collaborating across engineering, architecture, and operations. The Project Management Support Specialist plays a key role in enabling our Japan-based engineering organization to stay focused on technical innovation by handling operational, administrative, and customer-facing program tasks. This is a highly collaborative role interfacing with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
This role is hybrid, based out of Tokyo, Japan.
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 detail-oriented and proactive problem solver who enjoys enabling teams to work efficiently.
- A clear and confident communicator, able to coordinate across diverse groups.
- Someone comfortable balancing structured processes with fast-moving engineering schedules.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a multicultural environment.
- A resourceful organizer who can manage multiple tasks with accuracy and accountability.
What We Need
- Strong understanding of business operations or finance within the Japanese region.
- Experience supporting R&D or government-funded projects (preferred).
- Fluent Japanese communication skills; English proficiency is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working across teams and disciplines.
What You Will Learn
- How engineering programs operate within a cutting-edge semiconductor and AI technology company.
- Best practices for working with cross-functional hardware engineering teams.
- How to support projects funded under Japanese government R&D programs.
- Skills for managing customer interactions and business communications in a technical environment.
- Tools and methods for improving operational efficiency and project reporting
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.