Tesla · 1 day ago
IP Characterization Engineer, AI Hardware
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $282K/yr
5+ years expTesla is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. The IP Characterization Engineer will have ownership of productizing High-Speed IO and Mixed Signal IPs, ensuring testability, evaluating silicon, optimizing yield/performance, and providing feedback to design.
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Responsibilities
Set up test plans for High-Speed IO and Mixed Signal IP’s in the SOC
Work with design to ensure relevant IP testability hooks are implemented
Define IP related test hardware design specifications for wafer probe and final test
NPI development of different tests including loopbacks, analog parametric tests
Own production test content, limits to ensure IP functionality, performance & yield
Establish calibration/trim routines, correlate system effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience
5-10 years of related experience in characterization of High-Speed IO PHYs such as DDR, PCIE, SerDes, UFS
5-10 years of related experience in characterization of Mixed Signal IPs such as PLL, Temp Sensor, Voltage/Droop detector
Experience in silicon data processing, statistical analysis, scripting for automation
Experience in correlating IP parametric data between ATE & bench/system
Preferred
Hands on experience of Advantest/Teradyne ATE platforms is a bonus
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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