November 19, 2024

Signal & Power Integrity Engineer, Dojo & Self-Driving

Mid • On-site

$120,000 - $318,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect
Tesla’s Silicon Development Group is looking for a Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Engineer. In this position, you will work with the team to develop next generation SOCs and car computers for the self-driving system in Tesla’s vehicles. You will also work on Tesla’s custom supercomputer platform Dojo, which involves extraordinary signal integrity, power integrity and power supply module design challenges. You will be responsible for vehicle computer high-speed serial interface and memory interface signal integrity design/validation, including FSD computer, camera, connectors, cables, etc. You will also be responsible for package level and system level signal integrity, power integrity analysis and validation.  
What You’ll Do

  • Design SOC package, PCB and system with optimized power integrity and signal integrity 

  • Work with cross functional team and vendors on high-speed interconnect design, including advanced packaging, connector, socket, cable, etc 

  • Work with power supply design engineers and vendors to bring up power supply modules and characterize the electrical performance 

  • Work with package and PCB physical design team on high-speed interfaces and power integrity layout optimization 

  • Develop and execute test plans to validate system level and component level signal and power integrity, including interconnect channel measurement, SerDes validation/equalization optimization, noise ripple measurement, etc 

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience  

  • Relevant product design and validation experience 

  • Solid understanding of system and package level SI and PI, electromagnetic theory 

  • Prior design and SI/PI modeling experience with high-speed serial interfaces, memory interfaces, and power integrity analysis  

  • Familiar with lab equipment, such as oscilloscope, VNA, BERT scope, etc 

  • Experience with lab correlation and validation of simulation results 

  • Familiar with power supply circuit design and validation is a plus 

  • Strong hands-on skills in data analysis, debugging and lab measurement 

  • Scripting in MATLAB or Python is a plus 

  • Good communication skills and self-motivated 

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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

    $120,000 - $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.