Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

SI Hardware Manager

Silicon & ASIC DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of RTL design experience in complex ASICs, preferably in AI/ML accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, or automotive SoCs, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership or lead role.
Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, high-performance digital design, pipelining, arbitration, and power optimization techniques.
Deep knowledge of AMBA/AXI/ACE protocols, NoC architectures, memory subsystems, or SI tensor operations.
Hands-on experience with synthesis tools such as Synopsys DC, static timing analysis, linting tools such as SpyGlass, and CDC tools.
A proven track record of delivering production silicon from RTL through tape-out.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Lead micro-architecture, RTL design using SystemVerilog or Verilog, and integration of complex IP blocks or full subsystems, such as tensor cores, interconnect/NoC, memory controllers, data paths, or AI-specific compute clusters.
Drive key design decisions on performance, power, area, and scalability for multi-billion-gate SI chips.
Mentor and manage a team of RTL designers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and career development.
Collaborate with Architecture teams to refine specifications and with Verification teams to ensure high-quality, verifiable designs.
Work with Physical Design, DFT, and Emulation teams to close timing, optimize for synthesis, and support tape-out milestones.
Perform RTL quality checks, linting, CDC/RDC analysis, and formal verification.
Contribute to power, performance, and area evaluations through modeling and simulation.
Participate in bring-up, silicon validation, and post-silicon debugging as needed.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Requisition ID	269309
Type	Part-time

Job Description

About the Role <br class="SCXW248799614 BCX0">Tesla is seeking an experienced RTL Lead to drive the front-end design of next-generation SI accelerators, neural processing units (NPUs), and custom SoCs that power Full Self-Driving, Optimus, and our Dojo supercomputer. In this leadership role, you will own RTL architecture and implementation for high-performance, power-efficient digital designs at scale. You’ll lead a team of RTL engineers while collaborating closely with architecture, verification, physical design, and software teams to deliver world-class silicon that pushes the boundaries of SI hardware. <br class="SCXW248799614 BCX0">

Job Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Lead the micro-architecture, RTL design (SystemVerilog/Verilog), and integration of complex IP blocks or full subsystems (e.g., tensor cores, interconnect/NoC, memory controllers, data paths, or AI-specific compute clusters).

Drive key design decisions on performance, power, area (PPA), and scalability for multi-billion-gate SI chips.

Mentor and manage a team of RTL designers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and career development.

Collaborate with Architecture teams to refine specifications and with Verification teams to ensure high-quality, verifiable designs.

Work with Physical Design, DFT, and Emulation teams to close timing, optimize for synthesis, and support tape-out milestones.

Perform RTL quality checks, linting, CDC/RDC analysis, and formal verification.

Contribute to power, performance, and area evaluations through modeling and simulation.

Participate in bring-up, silicon validation, and post-silicon debugging as needed.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Education: BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Experience: 15+ years of RTL design experience in complex ASICs (preferably AI/ML accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, or automotive SoCs), with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or lead role.

Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, high-performance digital design, pipelining, arbitration, and power optimization techniques.

Deep knowledge of AMBA/AXI/ACE protocols, NoC architectures, memory subsystems, or SI tensor operations.

Hands-on experience with synthesis (e.g., Synopsys DC), static timing analysis, linting (SpyGlass), and CDC tools.

Proven track record of delivering production silicon from RTL to tape-out.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Passion for Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and autonomous transportation.

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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