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Physical Design Engineer, AI Hardware

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
What to Expect
TheAI Siliconteam is looking for a Physical Design Engineer to work inPalo Alto, CA. This Engineer will be responsible for implementation of SOC and related IP from synthesis through tapeout.

What You'll Do
  • Drive power-optimized implementation of high-speed blocks through synthesis and place/route
  • Write timing constraints, generate floor plans, and implement CTS or semi-custom clocking
  • Work closely with RTL team to drive Power/Performance/Area optimizations
  • Sign off analysis including EM/IR, static timing, LEC, and LVS/DRC

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in ComputerEngineeringor equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of static timing
  • Expertise using latest EDA design tools
  • Experience on recent technology node
  • Strong scripting skills (Tcl expected, Perl or Python desired)

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)
  • 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
    Expected Compensation
    $104,000 - $228,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


    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.

     

    Salary : $104,000 - $228,000

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