Tesla's AI Hardware team is seeking a Staff Physical Verification Engineer to oversee the physical verification signoff flow for advanced node SoCs. This role involves ensuring design correctness and manufacturability through DRC, LVS, ESD, and antenna verification, while also engaging with foundry teams and leveraging AI for automation.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years in physical verification with full signoff ownership
• Deep expertise in DRC, LVS, and ESD verification methodologies
• Hands-on proficiency with Calibre, ICV (IC Validator), or Pegasus
• Direct foundry DRM experience — able to read, interpret, and implement complex rule decks
• Experience at advanced nodes (4nm and below)
• Ability to use AI agents to drive automation across verification flows and tapeout signoff

• Own and execute full-chip DRC, LVS, ESD, and antenna signoff using Calibre, ICV, or Pegasus
• Develop, maintain, and optimize physical verification flows for advanced node SoC and 3D IC designs
• Interpret and implement foundry Design Rule Manuals (DRM) — translate rule updates into verified flow changes
• Debug and resolve complex DRC/LVS violations across hierarchical full-chip designs
• Perform ESD verification — validate protection strategies, current paths, and CDM/HBM compliance
• Drive tapeout readiness by coordinating signoff across block and top-level design teams
• Engage directly with foundry teams to resolve DRM ambiguities and waiver requests
• Leverage AI agents to automate rule deck validation, violation triage, and signoff reporting workflows

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.