DFT Verification Engineer, AI Hardware

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$120,000 - $228,000

About The Position

The Tesla AI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. Comprising brilliant engineers and visionaries, the team designs and develops advanced AI chips tailored to accelerate Tesla’s machine learning capabilities. Their work powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance. 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. Tesla’s Silicon Devlopment Team is looking for a Design-for-Test (DFT) Design Verification Engineer to work on custom ASICs. You will drive state of the art pre-silicon DV efforts in verifying the DFT features. We are looking for the best talent to work on state-of-the-art chip designs, where your limit is only your imagination. You will work with a team of highly talented engineers, who are focused on advancing Tesla’s AI mission. If you love solving challenging problems, you will fit in very well with our culture.

Requirements

1+ years of DV/DFT DV experience
Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Knowledge of testability techniques and features (1149.1, 1149.6, 1687, 1500, Scan, Built-in-Self-Test, Loop-Back etc.) covering digital logic domain, embedded memories, and PHY/IOs and JTAG/1500/1687 networks
Experience in general design verification methodology, regressions, simulation, and debug tools
Experience with CPU/External IP taps/debug cores
Expertise in System-Verilog/UVM
Working knowledge of scripting languages such as TCL, python (or another scripting language such as Perl)
Experience in triaging regressions, debugging, and resolving down to RTL or Testbench issues

Responsibilities

Create System Verilog/UVM test benches to verify various DFT features in RTL such as SSN, compressed and uncompressed scan, memory BIST, JTAG, and boundary scan at block and SoC-level
Verify top-level features such as power-on self-test, clock observation, clock stop and scan dump
Verify client-taps and assist in bring up of debug cores like ARM core sight, RISCV debug module, High Speed Phy debug modules
Work with Emulation team in bring up and validation of DFT logic
Run DV regressions & analyze coverage, triage & debug failures
Run gate level simulations
Work with the RTL designers on identifying design fixes as needed
Work with test engineers on delivering pre-Si DV testcases for silicon bring up

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