Tesla · 2 months ago
Applied AI Engineer, AI Hardware
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $264K/yr
3+ years expTesla is transforming EDA tools through AI-driven innovation to enhance custom silicon for Full Self-Driving and Optimus robotics. The Applied AI Engineer will design and develop AI-powered applications, optimize EDA tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate hardware development.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop AI-powered applications ranging from static timing analysis to physical synthesis optimization and automation enhancements
Oversee the setup, configuration, and performance tuning of EDA tools for digital, analog, and mixed-signal design, including simulation (e.g., SPICE, Verilog simulators), synthesis, place-and-route, verification, and layout tools from vendors like Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens
Create or customize solutions (e.g., in Tcl, Perl, or Python) to automate EDA flows, improve efficiency, and address specific design challenges in simulation, verification, or layout
Assist in formal verification, timing analysis, DRC/LVS checks, and ensuring designs meet fabrication standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with software and hardware teams to accelerate the hardware development lifecycle
Strive to close the gap between AI-driven EDA and traditional sign-off ready tools
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience with 3+ years developing and shipping production ML systems for hardware, EDA, semiconductor domains or equivalent
Strong VLSI foundation in analog/digital circuit design, including transistor-level modeling, layout parasitics, and custom IC flows
Expertise in Python + ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX); experience with graph ML (e.g., PyG, DGL) for netlists and geometric data
Hands-on integration with EDA tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Synopsys HSPICE, PrimeTime and familiarity with opportunities for AI enhancement
Knowledge of static timing analysis, routing tools, and potential AI applications
Proven track record in data pipelines for engineering datasets: curation, augmentation, and versioning for circuit simulation outputs
Bias for action, experimentation mindset, and ability to thrive in ambiguous, high-stakes environments with rapid prototyping
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.
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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