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Manager, Corporate Development

TenstorrentAustin, Texas, United States; Santa Clara, California, United States; Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOperations: Strategic Operations & Corporate Development
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Posted
4 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tenstorrent is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to lead strategic transactions across fundraising, M&A, and partnerships in Austin, Santa Clara, or Toronto. This role suits an independent, analytical leader who can manage deals, work closely with executives, and drive growth in the AI and semiconductor space.

Role Overview

The Corporate Development Manager leads critical workstreams encompassing fundraising, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, licensing, and commercial transactions. Operating out of Austin, Texas, Santa Clara, California, or Toronto, Ontario, this professional owns the entire lifecycle of deals from evaluation and structuring to negotiation and execution. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer while collaborating daily with the CEO and executive team, the manager represents Tenstorrent before institutional investors, data center operators, semiconductor firms, and government bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of transaction workstreams covering capital raising, M&A, licensing, and strategic partnerships from evaluation to execution.
Lead financial analysis, valuation modeling, pro forma scenarios, and business cases utilizing discounted cash flow, precedent transactions, and comparable company methods.
Analyze counterparties' financial statements, filings, and operating data to evaluate value and risk.
Structure commercial terms, negotiate term sheets and definitive documentation alongside legal counsel, and direct due diligence processes.
Prepare executive, board, and investor presentations on capital raising, competitive positioning, and partnership economics.
Coordinate internal engineering, product, sales, legal, and finance teams during live transactions while managing and developing junior team members.
Lead investor and partner roadshows and executive meetings alongside senior leadership.

Requirements

Ability to operate independently and run a transaction workstream without close direction.
Strong analytical skills with sound commercial judgment and the capability to translate data into decisions.
Succinct communication style for senior internal and external audiences, with the credibility to lead conversations with the C-suite, partners, and investors.
Practical mindset, emotional stability under pressure, and a natural networking ability.
Knowledge of, or willingness to rapidly learn, the AI, semiconductor, and data center markets.
Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and compliance with U.S. export administration regulations.

Skills and Tools

Financial modeling and analysis (discounted cash flow, comparable company, and precedent transaction methods)
Transaction structuring, negotiation, and contract execution
Due diligence management and data room coordination
Strategic partnership and licensing management
Investor relations and capital raising roadshows
Cross-functional team coordination (engineering, product, sales, legal, finance)

Salary and Benefits

Compensation for engineers ranges from $100k to $500k, encompassing base and variable targets, though actual offers depend on experience, background, skills, and location.
Highly competitive compensation package and employee benefits provided.

About the Company

Tenstorrent leads the artificial intelligence industry by building high-performance RISC-V CPUs and AI compute hardware from scratch, alongside licensing its technology to global partners. The company unites innovations across software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Supported by a diverse and collaborative team, Tenstorrent values curiosity and problem-solving to redefine the computing paradigm.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Tenstorrent careers page to submit an application for the Corporate Development Manager position.

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this position?

The role is hybrid or remote, based out of Austin, Texas; Santa Clara, California; Toronto, Ontario; Boston, Massachusetts; or New York, New York.

Who does the Corporate Development Manager report to?

The role reports directly to Tenstorrent's Chief Strategy Officer and works closely with the CEO and the executive team.

What are the primary responsibilities of the role?

Responsibilities include managing deal workstreams for fundraising, investor relations, M&A, strategic partnerships, licensing, and commercial transactions from evaluation through execution.

What compliance requirements apply to this job?

Employment is contingent upon the applicant's eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations.

What is the salary range for positions at Tenstorrent?

Compensation for engineers ranges from $100k to $500k including base and variable compensation, with actual offers determined by experience, skills, background, and location.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tenstorrent careers page.

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