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The Tesla AI Hardware team is looking for an ASIC RTL Design Engineer to work on industry leading AI accelerators in Palo Alto, CA and Austin, TX. Candidate is expected to implement and document microarchitecture specifications, define system-level functional requirements, and deliver high quality design to achieve project targets. Open to level based on experience and panel feedback.
What You'll Do
- Micro-architecture specification and design
- Deliver Performance, Area and Power-efficient RTL design
- Specification, microarchitecture, and RTL design of accelerators, memory and network subsystems
- Work with the architecture and software teams to achieve design targets
- Balance performance, power, safety, and cost requirements
- Trade-off functional, physical and performance requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams, including implementation, verification, and performance engineers
- Design for synthesis
What You'll Bring
- High performance (low latency, high bandwidth) design techniques
- Area and power-efficient complex RTL design
- Low power microarchitecture techniques
- Verilog RTL logic design
- Experience with simulators and waveform debug tools
- Knowledge of logic design principles, including timing and power implications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 5 or more years of industry experience
- Experience with IEEE floating point is a plus
- Experience with RTL design across specialties such as SoC, CPU, and GPU
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
The Tesla AI Hardware team is looking for an ASIC RTL Design Engineer to work on industry leading AI accelerators in Palo Alto, CA and Austin, TX. Candidate is expected to implement and document microarchitecture specifications, define system-level functional requirements, and deliver high quality design to achieve project targets. Open to level based on experience and panel feedback.
What You'll Do
- Micro-architecture specification and design
- Deliver Performance, Area and Power-efficient RTL design
- Specification, microarchitecture, and RTL design of accelerators, memory and network subsystems
- Work with the architecture and software teams to achieve design targets
- Balance performance, power, safety, and cost requirements
- Trade-off functional, physical and performance requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams, including implementation, verification, and performance engineers
- Design for synthesis
What You'll Bring
- High performance (low latency, high bandwidth) design techniques
- Area and power-efficient complex RTL design
- Low power microarchitecture techniques
- Verilog RTL logic design
- Experience with simulators and waveform debug tools
- Knowledge of logic design principles, including timing and power implications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 5 or more years of industry experience
- Experience with IEEE floating point is a plus
- Experience with RTL design across specialties such as SoC, CPU, and GPU
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple19
- Synopsys17
- NVIDIA15
- Lockheed Martin14
- Meta10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software22
- Electronics & Hardware17
- Law & Legal Services3
- Artificial Intelligence3
- Banking & Financial Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior asic design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys or Cadence
- Hands-on experience with full ASIC design flow from specification through tapeout
- Familiarity with timing closure, DFT, and low-power design techniques
- Strong understanding of physical design constraints and semiconductor process nodes
Tips for Your Senior Asic Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for each design stage
Recruiters scanning senior asic design engineer resumes look for which phases you own: RTL, synthesis, place-and-route, or signoff. List each stage explicitly rather than grouping them under a generic 'design experience' bullet so your depth is immediately clear.
Highlight tapeout experience with specifics
Tapeout credits are a strong differentiator at the senior level. Name the process nodes you've worked on and whether you led or contributed to each tapeout. Employers use this to gauge both technical depth and your ability to deliver under production deadlines.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior asic design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by process node requirement
Many senior asic design engineer postings specify a preferred node, such as 7nm, 5nm, or 3nm. Applying to roles that match your node experience avoids early screening cuts and signals you can contribute from day one without a long ramp-up.
Prepare a design walkthrough for interviews
Senior-level ASIC interviews almost always include a deep-dive on a past design. Be ready to walk through architecture choices, timing closure decisions, and tradeoffs you made. Generic process answers without concrete design context rarely pass the technical bar at this level.
Negotiate beyond base salary at offer stage
Total compensation for senior asic design engineers typically includes equity, sign-on bonuses, and tape-out bonuses. Before accepting, ask specifically about each component and vesting schedules so you can compare offers on equivalent terms rather than base alone.
Senior Asic Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior asic design engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior asic design engineers right now include Apple, Synopsys, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Semiconductor companies and hyperscalers building custom silicon consistently account for the highest volume of senior-level postings.
How many senior asic design engineer jobs are remote?
About 32% of senior asic design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many engineering disciplines because tapeout cycles often require on-site lab access. Roles focused on RTL design and functional verification tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while physical design and silicon bring-up positions are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a senior asic design engineer?
You typically start with a degree in electrical or computer engineering, then build hands-on RTL design skills through junior roles or graduate research. Gaining end-to-end tapeout experience across multiple projects is the key milestone that moves engineers from mid-level to senior. Deepening expertise in a specific domain like low-power design, high-speed interfaces, or verification accelerates that transition. Familiarity with EDA tools used in production flows is expected before most senior interviews.
Can I get hired as a senior asic design engineer without direct ASIC experience?
Moving into a senior asic design engineer role from an adjacent background is difficult but possible if you can demonstrate transferable depth. Engineers coming from FPGA design, digital signal processing, or custom analog design have successfully transitioned by completing relevant coursework, contributing to open-source RTL projects, or pursuing contract tapeout work to build a portfolio. Employers expect you to close the gap before applying rather than planning to learn on the job.
What does the senior asic design engineer interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your design background and tool experience, followed by a technical phone screen covering RTL concepts and timing fundamentals. On-site or virtual loops usually include a design exercise, a deep-dive walkthrough of a past project, and system-level architecture questions. Some companies add a coding round focused on hardware description languages or scripting. Final rounds often involve a hiring manager conversation about project ownership and cross-functional collaboration.
Where can I find and apply to senior asic design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior asic design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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