Staff Cost & Inventory Specialist, Finance

Staff Cost & Inventory Specialist, Finance 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. The Cost & Inventory Specialist sits at the intersection of Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, helping Tenstorrent understand exactly what it costs to build some of the most advanced AI hardware in the world. This role owns product cost forecasting and inventory analytics across chips, boards, systems, and clusters, while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to improve gross margin, production planning, and supply chain resiliency. This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Boston, MA. 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 Brings 5+ years of experience in FP&A, cost accounting, operations finance, or supply chain finance, ideally within semiconductors, hardware, or manufacturing. Understands semiconductor cost drivers, including wafer fabrication, packaging, assembly, test, and logistics. Builds robust financial models and translates complex operational data into clear, actionable insights. Thrives in fast‑moving environments and enjoys creating scalable processes from the ground up. What We Need Build and maintain product cost forecasts, standard costs, BOM roll‑ups, and should‑cost models across chips, boards, systems, clusters, and software‑enabled offerings. Analyze actual versus forecast costs, identify key drivers, and partner with Supply Chain to uncover cost reduction opportunities. Forecast and report on inventory metrics such as turns, aging, reserves, NCNR exposure, and purchase commitments. Serve as the Finance partner to Supply Chain and Operations, delivering insights that improve production planning, margin, and supply chain resilience. What You Will Learn How cutting‑edge AI hardware is costed and manufactured across foundries, OSATs, contract manufacturers, and global suppliers. How finance directly shapes pricing, product profitability, and strategic supply‑chain decisions. How to apply AI and automation to cost modeling, inventory analytics, and decision support. How to build scalable financial systems and processes inside one of the fastest‑growing companies in AI infrastructure. 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. Export Control Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tenstorrent Inc.