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Sr. DFT Engineer, AI HardwareTesla Motors, Inc. • Palo Alto, CA, United States
Sr. DFT Engineer, AI Hardware

Sr. DFT Engineer, AI Hardware

Tesla Motors, Inc. • Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Overview

Tesla's Silicon Development Group is looking for a DF T Engineer to work on custom ASIC design-to-production. You will help drive the state‑of‑the‑art in testability, debug, and safety to achieve high test coverage, quality, and safety needed to aggressively deliver very low DPPM, while optimizing the test cost.

We are open to hiring in Austin, TX; Palo Alto, CA.

What You'll Do

  • Define and implement various DF T features at RTL and gates using in-house flows.
  • Work closely with the physical design team in achieving design closure with DF T features.
  • Perform block-level scan insertion, ATPG, coverage analysis, and simulations.
  • Run top-level test pattern retargeting and simulations.
  • Identify design changes needed for improving test coverage.
  • Work with test / product engineering team members on test pattern delivery and silicon bring-up.

What You'll Bring

  • Knowledge of testability techniques and features (Compressed-Scan, Built-in-Self-Test, Loop-Back, Boundary-Scan) covering digital logic domain, embedded memories, and PHY / IO’s.
  • Well versed in JTAG / IEEE 1500 / 1 687 networks. BSDL, ICL, and PDL knowledge preferable.
  • Expertise in ATPG, coverage analysis, and zero-delay / SDF based pattern simulations. Experience with Cadence DFT tools (Modus and Genus) or Mentor DFT tools (Tessent Shell) preferred.
  • Good knowledge of Verilog, logic design, circuit design fundamentals as well as timing.
  • Working knowledge of TCL, python (or another scripting language like Perl).
  • Experience in implementation of MBIST and knowledge of repair schemes, algorithms is a plus.
  • Experience or working knowledge of SERDES, Analog / mixed-signal DFT techniques (like IOBIST, loop-backs, etc.) is a plus.
  • Post-silicon experience in pattern conversion for testers, pattern bring-up & debug, silicon characterization, etc. is a plus.
  • Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) with evidence of exceptional abilities.
  • Compensation and 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 (two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction)
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company‑paid 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 : $152,000 – $318,000 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.

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