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Staff Physical Design, 3D Hybrid Bonding, AI Hardware
Accepting applicationsTesla · Palo Alto, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior AICalibreInnovusSOCSic
Posted
17 Apr
Category
Design
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
What To Expect
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 inference chips tailored to accelerate Tesla’s machine learning capabilities. A key part of this effort is Dojo, Tesla's custom supercomputer system built to efficiently train massive neural networks on vast video data from the fleet. The work of Tesla's AI Hardware team 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 AI Hardware Team is looking for experienced, highly skilled VLSI engineers who enjoy working across the logic, circuit, methodology, and physical design levels. Our physical design team is growing to tackle a wider range of projects, building on our in-house SOC design expertise. This position entails the design, construction and integration of SOCs, IP, circuits, tool flows, and methodologies into systems using advanced technologies - from definition through characterization.
Our AI Hardware engineering team is designing next-generation chips using advanced 3D IC architectures with hybrid bonding technology. As a Staff Physical Design Engineer, you will own the physical implementation of complex multi-die stacks — from floorplan through signoff — at the leading edge of die-to-die integration. This role is critical to delivering chips that meet aggressive performance, power, and area targets using sub-micron interconnect pitches.
What You'll Do
Own physical design implementation for 3D IC designs including floorplanning, bond pad assignment, and face-to-face or face-to-back die stacking using hybrid bonding
Implement and validate hybrid bond interface layouts, ensuring alignment with foundry design rules for copper-to-copper direct bonding
Design and verify TSV, micro-bump, and C4 bump interconnects for power delivery and I/O paths
Execute full physical design flow using Innovus, Synopsys 3DIC Compiler, and Calibre for layout generation and DRC/LVS signoff
Identify and resolve signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal challenges specific to hybrid bonded 3D stacks
Collaborate with packaging engineers and foundries to validate designs against process design kits and bonding process constraints
Leverage AI agents to automate and optimize physical design flows, layout checks, and signoff tasks
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
7+ years in physical design with hands-on 3D IC and advanced packaging experience
Proficiency with Innovus, Synopsys 3DIC Compiler, and Calibre
Deep understanding of hybrid bonding interconnect technology, TSV design, micro-bumps, and C4 bumps
Working knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal analysis in multi-die contexts
Ability to use AI agents to drive automation across physical design and signoff workflows
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
$128,000 - $312,000/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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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 inference chips tailored to accelerate Tesla’s machine learning capabilities. A key part of this effort is Dojo, Tesla's custom supercomputer system built to efficiently train massive neural networks on vast video data from the fleet. The work of Tesla's AI Hardware team 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 AI Hardware Team is looking for experienced, highly skilled VLSI engineers who enjoy working across the logic, circuit, methodology, and physical design levels. Our physical design team is growing to tackle a wider range of projects, building on our in-house SOC design expertise. This position entails the design, construction and integration of SOCs, IP, circuits, tool flows, and methodologies into systems using advanced technologies - from definition through characterization.
Our AI Hardware engineering team is designing next-generation chips using advanced 3D IC architectures with hybrid bonding technology. As a Staff Physical Design Engineer, you will own the physical implementation of complex multi-die stacks — from floorplan through signoff — at the leading edge of die-to-die integration. This role is critical to delivering chips that meet aggressive performance, power, and area targets using sub-micron interconnect pitches.
What You'll Do
Own physical design implementation for 3D IC designs including floorplanning, bond pad assignment, and face-to-face or face-to-back die stacking using hybrid bonding
Implement and validate hybrid bond interface layouts, ensuring alignment with foundry design rules for copper-to-copper direct bonding
Design and verify TSV, micro-bump, and C4 bump interconnects for power delivery and I/O paths
Execute full physical design flow using Innovus, Synopsys 3DIC Compiler, and Calibre for layout generation and DRC/LVS signoff
Identify and resolve signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal challenges specific to hybrid bonded 3D stacks
Collaborate with packaging engineers and foundries to validate designs against process design kits and bonding process constraints
Leverage AI agents to automate and optimize physical design flows, layout checks, and signoff tasks
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
7+ years in physical design with hands-on 3D IC and advanced packaging experience
Proficiency with Innovus, Synopsys 3DIC Compiler, and Calibre
Deep understanding of hybrid bonding interconnect technology, TSV design, micro-bumps, and C4 bumps
Working knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal analysis in multi-die contexts
Ability to use AI agents to drive automation across physical design and signoff workflows
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
$128,000 - $312,000/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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