Sr. Formal Verification Engineer, AI Hardware

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 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 AI Hardware Team is looking for a Senior, Staff level Formal Verification Engineer to develop and manage the formal verification and test environments, working closely with the architect, design, and simulation verification team عط achieve high quality tape‑out. 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.

• Define comprehensive formal verification plans, strategies, and methods for a high‑quality verification sign‑off
• Review and aid in developing the RTL design architecture and specification
• Prove functional correctness of design features using formal verification methods like model checking, logical equivalence checking, or theorem proving
• Formal sign‑off delivering high quality IP or block in conjunction with simulation‑based methodology for overall verification closure
• Develop and maintain regressions, tools, infrastructure, and integrated formal and functional verification methodology

• Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of work experience in verifying complex hardware systems using model checking or logical equivalence checking formal methods
• Experience with interactive theorem proving is a plus
• Solid programming skills in Verilog, System Verilog, SVA or PSL, and any scripting language like Tcl, Python, or Perl
• ених proficient in debugging CPU, GPU, fabric, NOC, memory, various protocols like PCIE or Ethernet, or other complex ASIC designs
• Knowledge of advanced computer architecture and micro‑architecture concepts

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
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• 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 Grosso 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
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• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & fairs services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies programme
• Commuter benefits
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• Employee discounts and perks programme

$120,000 - $264,000/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.