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Sr. Memory Design Engineer, Terafab
Accepting applicationsTesla · Palo Alto, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior ASICAnalogSoClithography
Posted
1d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
What To Expect
We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot.
We are looking for a Senior Memory Design Engineers/Lead to own LPDDR and HBM memory design at Terafab, our advanced silicon fabrication and design center. This is a rare opportunity to build a memory design discipline from the ground up, shape the memory architecture behind next-generation Tesla and SpaceX silicon, and hire the team that will execute on it.
You will operate at the intersection of process technology, IP vendor ecosystems, and system-level silicon design — translating ambitious product requirements into a memory roadmap that is fast, manufacturable, and scalable across Tesla and SpaceX programs.
What You'll Do
Lead LPDDR and HBM memory design at Terafab, from architecture through implementation and qualification
Partner with Tesla and SpaceX silicon design teams to define memory requirements and specifications for current and future silicon products
Engage directly with external memory and IP vendors to enable and optimize their designs for the Terafab process technology
Hire, build, and lead a world-class memory design and development team, setting technical direction and engineering standards from day one
Drive trade-off decisions across performance, power, area, and cost to meet aggressive product timelines
Establish design methodologies, flows, and best practices for memory design at Terafab as the discipline scales
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Extensive experience in memory module design including LPDDR and/or 3D DRAM, and/or HBM. Deep understanding of memory cell architecture and protocols (LPDDR4x/5x/6). Experience in custom memory bit-cell design and layout will be a plus
Expertise in Digital & Analog design including ultra-high speed signal integrity architecture. Deep knowledge of equalization & calibration, Eye-Mask testing, On-Die Termination (ODT) tuning. Skills in designing power delivery networks for low power design (DVFSL), Link ECC, on-die ECC, and designing around Per-Row Activation Counting (PRAC) protocol
Track record of taking silicon memory designs from architecture through tape-out and silicon bring-up
Hands-on experience working with memory or IP vendors to integrate and qualify third-party IP on a target process node
Deep understanding of process technology considerations affecting memory design (timing, power, signal integrity, yield)
Prior experience leading engineers or building a technical team, with the ability to hire top talent
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working alongside SoC/ASIC architecture and design teams
Benefits
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:
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
Expected Compensation
$88,000 - $300,000/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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We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot.
We are looking for a Senior Memory Design Engineers/Lead to own LPDDR and HBM memory design at Terafab, our advanced silicon fabrication and design center. This is a rare opportunity to build a memory design discipline from the ground up, shape the memory architecture behind next-generation Tesla and SpaceX silicon, and hire the team that will execute on it.
You will operate at the intersection of process technology, IP vendor ecosystems, and system-level silicon design — translating ambitious product requirements into a memory roadmap that is fast, manufacturable, and scalable across Tesla and SpaceX programs.
What You'll Do
Lead LPDDR and HBM memory design at Terafab, from architecture through implementation and qualification
Partner with Tesla and SpaceX silicon design teams to define memory requirements and specifications for current and future silicon products
Engage directly with external memory and IP vendors to enable and optimize their designs for the Terafab process technology
Hire, build, and lead a world-class memory design and development team, setting technical direction and engineering standards from day one
Drive trade-off decisions across performance, power, area, and cost to meet aggressive product timelines
Establish design methodologies, flows, and best practices for memory design at Terafab as the discipline scales
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Extensive experience in memory module design including LPDDR and/or 3D DRAM, and/or HBM. Deep understanding of memory cell architecture and protocols (LPDDR4x/5x/6). Experience in custom memory bit-cell design and layout will be a plus
Expertise in Digital & Analog design including ultra-high speed signal integrity architecture. Deep knowledge of equalization & calibration, Eye-Mask testing, On-Die Termination (ODT) tuning. Skills in designing power delivery networks for low power design (DVFSL), Link ECC, on-die ECC, and designing around Per-Row Activation Counting (PRAC) protocol
Track record of taking silicon memory designs from architecture through tape-out and silicon bring-up
Hands-on experience working with memory or IP vendors to integrate and qualify third-party IP on a target process node
Deep understanding of process technology considerations affecting memory design (timing, power, signal integrity, yield)
Prior experience leading engineers or building a technical team, with the ability to hire top talent
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working alongside SoC/ASIC architecture and design teams
Benefits
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:
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
Expected Compensation
$88,000 - $300,000/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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