Linux Graphics Engineer, Infotainment Platforms, Vehicle Software

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Imagine the fully autonomous future where nobody has to drive—unless for fun—and every car can earn money for the owner. This autonomous future means flawless communications with Autopilot HW/SW to deliver critical driving visualizations, simultaneously supporting an ever-richer suite of entertainment and productivity features for passengers—like theater on wheels, providing immersive media experiences.

Tesla’s Software Platforms team provides the foundational operating system that powers the in-vehicle experience. We are responsible for the core components (kernel, bootloader, drivers, and other userspace services) that enable Tesla's infotainment software ecosystem. As Tesla advances towards an autonomous future, smooth, reliable and intuitive on-screen experiences will become critically important. As part of this team, you will be pivotal in improving the graphics aspect of existing and next generation infotainment products.

Responsibilities:
Extract every bit of performance out of the hardware using first principles
Leverage latest upstream technologies to unlock new visual experiences
Develop and integrate tooling to identify optimization opportunities across the stack
Identify and execute stability improvements as we scale the fleet
Bringup next generation hardware
Mentor other engineers and contribute to best practices for high-quality embedded software development

Requirements:
Excellent C/C++ coding skills
Strong Linux Kernel fundamentals
Experience with Linux graphics technologies (Wayland, Mesa3D, DRM)
Significant Embedded Linux experience in production
Contributions to the Linux Kernel or other open source projects, preferred
Experience with Graphics APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL), preferred
Experience with system-level Android, preferred
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

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
$140,000 - $300,000/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.

Required Skills
Linux communication software development C++ compensation
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