NPU RTL Design Engineer, AI Hardware

NPU RTL Design Engineer, AI Hardware at Tesla

The Tesla AI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. 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 Tesla AI Hardware team is looking for an RTL Designer for our cutting-edge neural accelerator IP. Other than RTL implementation, the candidate is expected to participate in architectural/microarchitectural planning, performance/power evaluations, and PD closure. The RTL designer is the hub of the entire design cycle.

This is an in-office position to facilitate rapid iteration and problem solving with the team.

What You'll Do

• Systemverilog RTL implementation
• RTL debug with industry standard tools
• Collaboration with other RTL designers
• Supporting other teams such as DV, Performance, and PD
• Occasionally presenting your work to superiors and a wider audience

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of full-time experience with CPU/GPU/NPU RTL design, and a willingness to tackle hard problems creatively
• Experience with Systemverilog and industry standard tools design tools (Synopsys or Cadence)
• Strong desire to work cooperatively with others

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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

Key skills/competency

• RTL Design
• Systemverilog
• Neural Accelerator IP
• Microarchitecture
• Performance Evaluation
• Power Optimization
• RTL Debug
• Synopsys Tools
• Cadence Tools
• AI Hardware