Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Physical Design Engineer - SI Hardware

Silicon & ASIC DesignUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
A strong understanding of static timing is required.
Expertise using the latest electronic design automation (EDA) design tools is required.
Experience with a recent technology node is required.
Strong scripting skills are required; Tcl is expected, while Perl or Python is desired.

Responsibilities

Drive power-optimized implementation of high-speed blocks through synthesis and place-and-route.
Write timing constraints, generate floor plans, and implement clock tree synthesis (CTS) or semi-custom clocking.
Work closely with the register-transfer-level (RTL) team to drive power, performance, and area (PPA) optimizations.
Perform signoff analysis, including electromigration/IR drop (EM/IR), static timing, logic equivalence checking (LEC), and layout versus schematic/design rule checking (LVS/DRC).

Desired Qualifications

Perl or Python scripting is desired.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	253909
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Tesla SI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. Comprising brilliant engineers and visionaries, the team designs and develops advanced SI inference chips tailored to accelerate Tesla’s machine learning capabilities. A key part of this effort is Dojo, Tesla's custom supercomputer system built to efficiently train massive neural networks on vast video data from the fleet. The work of Tesla's SI Hardware team powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance. By creating custom silicon and optimized architectures, the team ensures Tesla remains a leader in SI-driven automotive and energy solutions, shaping a future where intelligent machines enhance human life.<br><br>The SI Hardware team is looking for a Physical Design Engineer to work in Palo Alto, CA. This Engineer will be responsible for implementation of SOC and related IP from synthesis through tapeout.

Job Responsibilities

Drive power-optimized implementation of high-speed blocks through synthesis and place/route
Write timing constraints, generate floor plans, and implement CTS or semi-custom clocking
Work closely with RTL team to drive Power/Performance/Area optimizations
Sign off analysis including EM/IR, static timing, LEC, and LVS/DRC

Job Requirements

Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of static timing
Expertise using latest EDA design tools
Experience on recent technology node
Strong scripting skills (Tcl expected, Perl or Python desired)

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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