NPU RTL Design Engineer, AI Hardware

What To Expect
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

Implement SystemVerilog RTL for neural‑processor blocks

Debug RTL using industry‑standard tools (VCS, Verdi, VS Code)

Collaborate daily with fellow RTL designers, verification (DV), performance, physical design (PD), and DFT engineers

Support cross‑functional teams (DV, performance, PD) throughout the design flow

Present work to superiors and broader audiences when needed

Work primarily on‑site in a close‑knit, team‑first environment

Prioritize high‑quality 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 AI‑based assistants and tools to speed up design, verification, and debugging tasks

What You'll Bring

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

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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