Tesla · 2 months ago
Physical Design Engineer, AI Hardware
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $228K/yrTesla is seeking a Physical Design Engineer to join their AI Silicon team in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves the implementation of SOC and related IP from synthesis through tapeout, focusing on power-optimized design and collaboration with the RTL team for optimizations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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