Finance Operations Intern

tenstorrentuniversity

Santa Clara, California, United States · Santa Clara · United States

Posted Jul 23, 2026

Contract
On-site
University

Job description

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.

At Tenstorrent, we believe the future of computing must be open, which is why our interns don’t just watch from the sidelines - they help build the core of it. We provide a "code-to-career" pipeline where students collaborate with industry experts to solve high-stakes problems in RISC-V and AI hardware-software co-design. By joining us, you are taking an internship to democratize high-performance computers that are accessible to everyone.

We are seeking a Finance Operations Intern to support key finance workflows across travel and expense, enterprise systems, and cross-functional business operations. This role provides hands-on experience with finance processes, business systems, and operational improvements within a fast-growing AI company. The intern will contribute to workflow coordination, documentation, process improvement, and the systems that enable Finance to scale effectively.

This role is onsite, based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Who You Are

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Operations, Information Systems, or a related field.
Interested in finance operations, business processes, enterprise systems, and continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize information and manage multiple workflows.
A proactive learner with strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

What We Need

Support travel and expense operations, including Navan-related process coordination, issue tracking, and workflow support.
Assist with contract and agreement coordination in CPAi and purchase requisition/purchase order management in SAP.
Help document finance workflows, standard operating procedures, and process requirements across systems.
Analyze process challenges and support improvements to data quality, workflow consistency, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Learn

How corporate finance operations, policies, and approval workflows function within a global organization.
How enterprise systems such as SAP, Navan, and workflow tools support scalable finance processes.
How Finance partners with Legal and cross-functional teams to execute business operations.
How to identify process improvements and build operational solutions that support company growth.

USA Hiring Timelines

This internship opportunity is available throughout our 3 terms with the following corresponding recruitment cycles:

Winter Term: Jan–Apr work term, Sept–Dec recruit.
Summer Term: May–Aug work term, Oct–Apr recruit.
Fall Term: Sept–Dec work term, Jan–Aug recruit.

Please note these timelines are for reference only. Actual timelines may vary.

Compensation for all interns at Tenstorrent ranges from $39/hr - $59/hr 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.

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.