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NPU RTL Design Engineer, AI Hardware

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
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
  • 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

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:

  • 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

    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

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