Tesla is hiring: ASIC RTL Design Engineer, AI Hardware in Palo Alto

ASIC RTL Design Engineer, AI Hardware

Tesla

The Tesla AI Hardware team is looking for a Senior ASIC RTL Design Engineer to work on industry-leading AI accelerators in Palo Alto, CA. The candidate is expected to implement and document microarchitecture specifications, define system‑level functional requirements, and deliver high‑quality designs to achieve project targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop micro‑architecture specifications and design
• Deliver performance, area, and power‑efficient RTL design
• Design RTL, microarchitecture, and specifications of accelerators, memory, and network subsystems
• Collaborate with architecture and software teams to meet design targets
• Balance performance, power, safety, and cost requirements
• Evaluate trade‑offs of functional, physical, and performance requirements
• Work with cross‑functional teams, including implementation, verification, and performance engineering
• Design for synthesis

Qualifications

• High performance (low latency, high bandwidth) design techniques
• Area and power‑efficient complex RTL design experience
• Low power microarchitecture techniques
• Proficiency in Verilog RTL logic design
• Experience with simulators and waveform debug tools
• Knowledge of logic design principles, including timing and power implications
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Five or more years of industry experience
• Experience with IEEE floating‑point (plus)
• Experience with high‑speed SERDES or SOC design (plus)

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction medical options
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for high‑deductible plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401(k) with employer match, ESPP, and other financial benefits
• Basic life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick, vacation, and holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks

Compensation

Expected compensation: $120,000 - $264,000 annual salary plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Pay offered may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology; Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy and Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

Location: Palo Alto, CA