SOC Verification Graduate Intern

Description

Tesla is hiring for the role of SOC Verification Graduate Intern within its AI Hardware team in Bengaluru, focused on advancing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. The team develops custom AI inference chips that power neural networks used in Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems and the Optimus humanoid robot, driving improvements in computational efficiency and performance. This role involves pre-silicon RTL verification at both block and SOC levels, requiring strong knowledge of SOC architecture and verification methodologies. Interns will work in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams to build scalable, flexible, and metric-driven verification environments while contributing to the development and validation of advanced AI hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and set up SOC-level verification environments in collaboration with team members
• Architect reusable UVM-based test benches and integrate multi-instance VIPs, subsystem test benches, and test suites
• Work closely with Design, Architecture, Software (SW), Firmware (FW), and external IP teams for integration and verification
• Create coverage-driven verification plans based on specifications
• Execute, review, and refine verification processes to meet coverage targets
• Define and review verification and validation test plans across the team
• Assist in post-silicon validation and SOC bring-up activities
• Understand and verify SOC architecture components including DDR, PCIe, USB, DMA, memory management, multiprocessor systems, memory controllers, PLL, power-up, and secure boot schemes

Requirements

• Eligibility & Education:
• Fresh graduates are eligible
• Relevant internship experience is preferred Technical Skills:
• Strong programming skills in UVM, C/C++, Python, or Perl
• Knowledge of SOC architecture and SOC verification methodologies
• Experience in CPU/GPU integration verification at SOC level
• Understanding of coherency verification at SOC level
• Experience with emulation platforms such as Palladium or Zebu (preferred)
• Knowledge of SOC bring-up and post-silicon verification
• Experience in HW/FW interaction verification
• Understanding of reset and power verification Other Skills:
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and external teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail in verification and validation processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment