Tesla · 1 week ago
SOC 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 SOC Characterization Engineer will own silicon efforts to optimize operating points of each process core within the SOC for Power, Performance, Quality & Yield, while defining characterization plans and developing innovative solutions for optimal system operation.
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Responsibilities
Define characterization plans for each processor core within the SOC
NPI development of performance stress tests for different processor cores
Perform & correlate measurements across ATE & SLT over volume, define guard bands
Drive corrective actions to improve correlation between test platforms
Develop innovative solutions to set optimal system operating voltage/frequency points
Ensure alignment of operating points from manufacturing screen to system operation
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience
5-10 years of related experience in characterization of various processor cores on SOC such as CPU, GPU, Neural Processors
Expertise in bring-up of processor stress tests in collaboration with cross functional teams
Experience in measuring Vmin/power on System and ATE
Experience in volume data processing, statistical data analysis, scripting for automation
Good understanding various effects that limit Vmin performance
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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