Tesla · 12 hours ago
SoC Performance Engineer, AI Hardware
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTesla is pioneering the next generation of AI accelerators with its AI Hardware team. The SoC Performance Engineer will focus on system-level performance verification for custom SoC designs, ensuring optimal performance and power efficiency in AI workloads.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute subsystem and system-level performance tests to verify AI hardware performance
Debug performance issues in simulation, emulation, and post-silicon environments, identifying root causes and proposing optimizations
Collaborate with hardware architects, software teams, and design engineers to validate SoC architectures against machine learning workloads
Analyze performance metrics (e.g., throughput, latency, power consumption) and correlate results across pre- and post-silicon stages
Create automated test frameworks and scripts to streamline performance verification processes
Conduct architectural explorations and trade-off analyses to guide SoC design improvements for AI acceleration
Document findings, methodologies, and recommendations to inform cross-functional teams and future hardware roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of industry/research experience in SoC performance verification, including subsystem and system-level testing
Proven expertise in debugging hardware issues in simulation (e.g., RTL simulators), emulation platforms (e.g., FPGA-based), or post-silicon environments
Strong proficiency in Python and C++ for test development, automation, and analysis; familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog/SystemVerilog) is a plus
Solid understanding of SoC architectures, AI accelerators, memory systems, and parallel computing principles
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a track record of resolving complex performance bottlenecks
Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced teams, with clear communication skills for technical documentation and presentations
Preferred
Knowledge of ML workloads, compiler optimizations, or performance modeling tools is a plus
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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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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