Platform Firmware Engineer, AI Data Center

Description:
Tesla's AI Hardware team designs custom silicon and datacenter systems that power Full Self-Driving, Optimus, and some of the largest AI training clusters in the world. Every chip and every server needs firmware to go from first power-on to production at scale.

We are looking for a Platform Firmware Engineer to own the boot and firmware stack -- BIOS/UEFI, bootloaders, embedded firmware, and Linux bring-up across custom SoCs, microcontrollers, and datacenter servers. You will bring up proto hardware, build proof-of-concept firmware to validate new platform designs, and carry them through to production.

Responsibilities:
Develop firmware for x86/ARM CPUs, custom SoCs, BMCs, and microcontrollers
Develop boot stack -- BIOS/UEFI, bootloaders (U-Boot, coreboot), and Linux kernel bring-up
Implement power sequencing, thermal management, and system monitoring firmware
Write low-level drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and high-speed interconnects
Bring up proto hardware and debug across firmware, hardware, and software boundaries
Build diagnostic and validation tools for datacenter environments
Collaborate with silicon, hardware, and platform teams on firmware requirements

Requirements:
Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
3+ years in embedded systems or firmware development
C/C++ programming for bare-metal, FreeRTOS, and embedded Linux environments
Experience with BIOS/UEFI, bootloaders (U-Boot, linuxboot), or platform initialization firmware
Hands-on hardware debug -- JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
Familiarity with microcontrollers, SoCs, and hardware peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, GPIO)
Linux kernel driver development and embedded Linux image builds using Yocto or Buildroot.
BMC firmware development (OpenBMC, IPMI, Redfish)
Understanding of secure boot, firmware signing, and platform security
Python scripting for test automation and firmware tooling

Compensation & Benefits:
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

Expected Compensation
$128,000 - $282,000/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.