NPU RTL Design Engineer, AI Hardware

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.

• Implement SystemVerilog RTL for neuralprocessor blocks
• Debug RTL using industrystandard tools (VCS, Verdi, VSCode)
• Collaborate daily with fellow RTL designers, verification (DV), performance, physical design (PD), and DFT engineers
• Support crossfunctional teams (DV, performance, PD) throughout the design flow
• Present work to superiors and broader audiences when needed
• Work primarily onsite in a closeknit, teamfirst environment
• Prioritize highquality RTL development, thorough documentation, and code reviews
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and adjust daily task plans accordingly
• Allocate most of the day to RTL development while maintaining code quality standards
• Leverage AIbased assistants and tools to speed up design, verification, and debugging tasks

• Degree in Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• 1 or more years of full-time (non-internship) experience doing CPU/GPU/NPU design at a major chip company
• Experience with Systemverilog and industry standard tools design tools (Synopsys or Cadence)
• Strong desire to work cooperatively with others

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