SI Chip Thermal Engineer, SI Hardware

About the role

• SI Chip Thermal Engineer, SI Hardware | Tesla (Tesla SI)
• Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 267638 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The Tesla SI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. Comprising brilliant engineers and visionaries, the team designs and develops advanced SI chips tailored to accelerate Tesla’s machine learning capabilities.

Their work powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance. By creating custom silicon and optimized architectures, the team ensures Tesla remains a leader in AI-driven automotive and energy solutions, shaping a future where intelligent machines enhance human life.

Tesla’s SI Hardware team is looking for a highly motivated IC Package Thermal Engineer who will be part of an IC packaging team responsible for delivering thermal solutions for Tesla’s SI chip programs. This role involves thermal simulation for IC package and system as well as driving thermal material characterizations, data analysis, and development of new thermal enabling technologies. A successful candidate will have a strong background in IC package and system thermal engineering and be able to thrive in a highly dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop innovative thermal solutions for advanced 2.5D/3D/3.5D IC packages and different systems to enable efficient cooling with low cost
• Perform thermal analysis for high power SI chips and drive thermal design/solutions at component and system levels
• Drive advanced thermal interface material development for package and system level applications including robot, automotive, data center and data center in space
• Design thermal test vehicles to mimic functional products and drive package/system level thermal characterization
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors closely for effective project execution
• Assist in lab maintenance & operations, optimizing test setups for efficiency, and exploring innovative testing methodologies to support various ongoing projects

What You'll Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent engineering problem solving skills with strong physics/fundamentals and excellent project management skills
• Must have deep understanding and knowledge of thermal fundamentals
• Strong experience performing thermal material characterizations
• Strong experience in thermal prototyping design, manufacturing, and hands-on assemblies
• Strong experience in IC package thermal characterization
• Strong experience of working with internal and external x-functional teams

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$188,000 - $414,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.