Senior Cost Engineer, Data Center Hardware

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer with extensive experience in data center hardware cost analysis. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing costs throughout our hardware product lifecycle, from design to manufacturing, while maintaining the high performance standards required for AI systems in data center environments.

This role is Hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or Toronto, ON. 

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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for data center hardware components, including custom silicon chips, PCBs, and overall system assemblies
• Analyze and forecast costs related to materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain logistics for hardware components
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in hardware design and manufacturing processes
• Conduct competitive cost analysis and benchmark our hardware products against industry standards
• Develop strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) for our data center hardware customers
• Work closely with procurement teams to negotiate favorable terms with hardware suppliers and manufacturers
• Provide regular cost analysis reports and recommendations on hardware components to senior management
• Stay updated on industry trends and cost-saving innovations in data center hardware technologies.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in cost engineering, specifically in data center hardware or related industries
• Strong understanding of data center hardware components, including servers, storage systems, and networking equipment
• In-depth knowledge of custom silicon chip design and manufacturing cost structures
• Expertise in PCB design and manufacturing cost analysis
• Proficiency in cost modeling tools and techniques for hardware components
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills related to hardware cost optimization
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex hardware cost information clearly
• Experience with supply chain management and procurement processes for hardware component

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with AI hardware architectures and their specific requirements in data center environments
• Experience with power and cooling cost optimization for data center hardware
• Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies for semiconductors and their cost implications
• Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) concepts for data center hardware operations
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and value engineering in hardware production

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.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set  by the U.S. government.

Our engineering positions and certain engineering support positions require access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process.

If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government.  If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.