Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Staff SoC RTL Design Engineer - SI Hardware

Silicon & ASIC DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Apply high-performance, low-latency, and high-bandwidth RTL design techniques.
Design robust clock-domain crossing, reset, and testability solutions.
Have deep knowledge of SoC architecture and AXI/CHI interconnects.
Optimize area and power using efficient microarchitecture methods.
Be proficient in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting languages such as Python and TCL.
Be skilled with simulation platforms and waveform-debug tools.
Have a strong grasp of logic-design principles and timing and power implications.
Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or have equivalent experience.
Have a minimum of 15 years of industry SoC RTL design experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver functional IP blocks into the target SoC, ensuring they meet architectural and software requirements.
Evaluate existing internal and external IP to understand functionality, interfaces, and integration constraints.
Analyze and optimize timing, performance, power, and area across the design.
Diagnose and resolve clock-tree and reset-distribution issues to ensure robust system operation.
Specify, microarchitect, and RTL-code accelerators, memory subsystems, and network components.
Balance trade-offs among functional, physical, and performance targets using data-driven decisions.
Partner with implementation, verification, and performance-engineering teams throughout the design flow.
Design for synthesis readiness while adhering to best-practice coding styles and tool constraints.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with IEEE floating-point, high-speed SERDES, SMMU, GPU, or PCIe.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Austin, Texas
Requisition ID	280597
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. The Tesla SI Hardware team is looking for a Sr. SoC RTL Design Engineer to work on industry leading SI accelerators in Austin, TX. Candidate is expected to implement and document microarchitecture specifications, define system-level functional requirements, and deliver high quality design to achieve project targets.

Job Responsibilities

Deliver functional IP blocks into the target SoC, ensuring they meet all architectural and software requirements
Evaluate existing internal and external IP to understand functionality, interfaces, and integration constraints
Analyze and optimize timing, performance, power, and area (PPA) across the design
Diagnose and resolve clock‑tree and reset‑distribution issues to guarantee robust system operation
Specify, micro‑architect, and RTL‑code accelerators, memory subsystems, and network components
Balance trade‑offs among functional, physical, and performance targets, making data‑driven decisions
Partner with cross‑functional teams (implementation, verification, performance engineering) throughout the design flow
Design for synthesis readiness, adhering to best‑practice coding styles and tool constraints

Job Requirements

Apply high‑performance, low‑latency and high‑bandwidth RTL design techniques
Design robust clock‑domain crossing, reset, and testability solutions
Deep knowledge of SoC architecture and AXI/CHI interconnects
Optimize area and power with efficient micro‑architecture methods
Proficient in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL)
Skilled with simulation platforms and waveform‑debug tools
Strong grasp of logic‑design principles, timing and power implications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Minimum 15 years of industry SoC RTL design experience
Experience with IEEE floating‑point, high‑speed SERDES, SMMU, GPU or PCIe is a plus

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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