> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1300452-ai-augmented-design-verification-engineer-ai-hardware](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1300452-ai-augmented-design-verification-engineer-ai-hardware). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Augmented Design Verification Engineer, AI Hardware - **Company:** Tesla Motors - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $128,000.0 - $312,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Bug Management, Code Generation, Computer Engineering, Electronic Design Automation, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SystemVerilog, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Hardware Acceleration - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17608459?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17608459%2FAi-Augmented-Design-Verification-Engineer-Ai-Hardware-California-Palo-Alto ## About the Role * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldor equivalent experience * 5+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC functional verification using UVM/SystemVerilog * Strong understanding of coverage-driven verificationmethodology * Experience with verification IP (VIP) integration and protocol verification (e.g., APB, AXI, SPI, I2C) * Familiarity with scripting (Python preferred) for automation and tooling * Exposure to or strong interest in applying ML/AI techniques to EDA/verification problems * Hands-on experience using LLM-based coding assistants (e.g., Claude) for RTL/UVM code generation, debugassistance, or documentation, including effective prompt engineering for hardware-specific tasks * Background contributing to or building internal AI-for-DV tooling ## Description * Develop and maintain UVM-based verification environments for digital IP and SoC subsystems * Apply generative AI/LLM tools (e.g., Grok) to auto-generate UVM sequences, assertions, testbench scaffolding, and verification plans from spec documents - withappropriate reviewfor correctness and coverage gaps * Apply AI/ML techniques (e.g., LLM-assisted test generation, ML-based coverage prediction, anomaly detection in waveform/log data) to improve verification efficiency * Use coverage-driven verification (CDV)methodology,identifyingcoverage holes and prioritizing test generation using data-driven/ML-assisted analysis * Collaborate with design and DV automation teams to deploy ML models for bug triage, regression failure clustering, and root-cause analysis * Evaluate and integrate emerging AI-for-EDA tools into existing verification flows * Maintain regression infrastructure and improve verification throughput/turnaround time ## Related Videos - [Developing an AI.SDK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/198-developing-an-ai-sdk) - [Leapter: The Reinvention of Software Development? A Future Built On AI Generated Code.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1663-leapter-the-reinvention-of-software-development-a-future-built-on-ai-generated-code) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Building a Friendly Kotlin SDK to Connect to JetBrains Space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/128-building-a-friendly-kotlin-sdk-to-connect-to-jetbrains-space) - [Intermediate Bitcoin Script](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/25-intermediate-bitcoin-script) - [You don't need to write the code. You need to become a verification architect and prove it's correct](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100023-you-don-t-need-to-write-the-code-you-need-to-become-a-verification-architect-and-prove-it-s-correct) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Top AI Tools for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/560-top-ai-tools-for-developers-in-2025)