Physical Design Engineer, SI Hardware
Tesla
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- 3 hours ago
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Node.js
- Perl
- Python
3 hours ago
What to Expect
The Tesla SI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. Comprising brilliant engineers and visionaries, the team designs and develops advanced SI inference chips tailored to accelerate Tesla’s machine learning capabilities. A key part of this effort is Dojo, Tesla's custom supercomputer system built to efficiently train massive neural networks on vast video data from the fleet. The work of Tesla's SI Hardware team powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance. By creating custom silicon and optimized architectures, the team ensures Tesla remains a leader in AI-driven automotive and energy solutions, shaping a future where intelligent machines enhance human life.The AI Hardware team is looking for a Physical Design Engineer to work in Palo Alto, CA. This Engineer will be responsible for implementation of SOC and related IP from synthesis through tapeout.
What You’ll Do
- Drive power-optimized implementation of high-speed blocks through synthesis and place/routeÂ
- Write timing constraints, generate floor plans, and implement CTS or semi-custom clocking Â
- Work closely with RTL team to drive Power/Performance/Area optimizationsÂ
- Sign off analysis including EM/IR, static timing, LEC, and LVS/DRCÂ
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of static timingÂ
- Expertise using latest EDA design toolsÂ
- Experience on recent technology nodeÂ
- Strong scripting skills (Tcl expected, Perl or Python desired)Â
Physical Design Engineer, SI Hardware · Tesla