Tesla · 1 day ago
SOC Emulation Engineer, AI Hardware
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expTesla is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. The AI Hardware team is seeking an SOC Emulation Engineer to contribute to pre-silicon emulation of block and top-level SOC, collaborating closely with experienced teams to enhance validation processes and insights in design.
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Responsibilities
Assist team members in defining and setting up block-level and SoC-level emulation environments, with a focus on platforms like Synopsys ZeBu
Contribute to architecting reusable emulation test benches, helping integrate multi-instance VIPs, sub-system models, and test suites at the SOC level
Support achieving functional goals by collaborating with Design, Architecture, Design Verification, System Software, Firmware, and external IP teams to integrate and validate designs
Help create goal-driven emulation plans based on specifications
Assist in defining and reviewing emulation and validation test plans from team members
Contribute to post-silicon validation and SoC bring-up using emulation techniques
Learn and apply details of High Efficiency SoC Architecture, standard SOC peripherals and I/O (e.g., DDR, Ethernet, PCIe), DMA, memory management, multi-processor systems, Memory Controller Sub Systems, PLL, power-up, and Secure Boot schemes
Qualification
Required
0-3 years of relevant experience, such as internships, academic projects, or roles in design verification or emulation
Solid programming skills in SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python (coursework or personal projects count)
Exposure to SoC integration, preferably through emulation or simulation projects
Some familiarity with emulation platforms like Palladium or Synopsys ZeBu (hands-on experience is a plus, but enthusiasm to learn is key)
Interest in SOC bring-up and post-silicon verification
Experience or coursework with at least one of the following in an emulation or verification context: AMBA Interfaces, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR
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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