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Sr. Memory Design Engineer, Terafab

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$88,000 - $300,000 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Memory Design Engineer/Lead will be responsible for leading LPDDR and HBM memory design at Terafab, a cutting-edge semiconductor factory. This role involves building a memory design discipline from the ground up and shaping the memory architecture for next-generation Tesla and SpaceX silicon. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to define memory requirements and engage with external vendors to optimize designs. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of memory design in advanced silicon fabrication.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • Expertise in Digital & Analog design including ultra-high speed signal integrity architecture.
  • 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.
  • Prior experience leading engineers or building a technical team.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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