What to Expect
As a key member of the Design Verification team, the Sr. SoC Prototyping Engineer will deliver prototypes of custom SoCs for early software development. This role focuses on architecting, building, and debugging prototyping environments using Synopsys HAPS, while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to develop innovative hardware solutions for Tesla AI Hardware.
We are open to hiring in Austin, TX; Palo Alto, CA.
What You'll Do* Deliver SoC-level prototyping platforms using Synopsys HAPS for software development
Prepare SoC RTL and constraints for prototyping
Collaborate with software teams to architect effective SoC prototyping solutions
Perform partitioning, clock network design, and timing closure of SoC designs using the Synopsys HAPS toolchain
Write bring-up tests and debug to validate the platform
Debug issues reported by software teams using CPU trace and probe debugging techniques
Communicate and collaborate with team members across multiple disciplines
What You'll Bring* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience mapping complex SoC designs into multi-FPGA prototyping platforms (e.g., HAPS, Protium, or similar FPGA systems)
Strong expertise in FPGA model development across the full FPGA development cycle (Front-end and Back-end) using tools like Synopsys Protocompiler and Xilinx Vivado
Solid understanding of emulation, prototyping, and silicon verification, including test plan development and execution
Experience with in-circuit emulation and FPGA fast prototyping
Expertise in industry-standard interfaces and bus protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, AXI, APB)
Nice to have: Experience with ARM-based SoCs, Familiarity with standards-based interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, LPDDR, MIPI-CSI, USB), proficiency in debugging system-level issues across hardware and software, strong programming skills in scripting languages like Python and TCL and knowledge of basic embedded software and ARM assembly code
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
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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.