The Role
We are seeking a talented Engineer to contribute to the development of Post-Silicon validation plans, tools, and infrastructure for our custom SoCs and Platform designs. As a Silicon and Systems validation engineer, you will play a crucial role in validating custom ASICs, High-Speed IOs, performing system-level power characterization/reduction, and troubleshooting complex hardware bugs and field returns.
Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with the design/debug of ARM or x86 based System on Chip Architectures
• Experience in Silicon bring-up and validation, and PCBA/Platform debug
• Proficiency with JTAG, GDB, and assembly code debug
• Experience with Statistical Data Analysis and Design of Experiments.
• Familiarity with Linux OS and Scripting
• Experience in debug/bring-up of one or more high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, CSI, UFS, etc.)
• Programming experience in languages such as C, C , or Python
• Familiarity with Schematics and PCB design

Requirements

• Bring up and characterize Autopilot Custom Silicon and PCBA
• Collaborate with diverse teams in hardware design, schematic reviews, firmware development, and building automated test infrastructures
• Write test plans, develop test cases, and catch design bugs before production
• Characterize and improve power and performance consumption at a system level
• Perform Failure Analysis on CM and field return units
• Write firmware & driver code for platform bring-up and stress-testing

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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