Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms, Vehicle Software

Description:
As a member of the Firmware Platforms team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code running on the processors at the heart of Tesla products. Join a team of engineers building the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting-edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most challenging problems in embedded software and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy. At Tesla, you will develop and maintain the core infrastructure that enables Over-The-Air updates for Tesla's embedded components.

Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Specify, design, and implement new functionality for embedded subsystems
Design the software architecture and firmware implementation through integration, test, and high-volume manufacturing
Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization
Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

Requirements:
Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
Proficiency in C
Fluent in software fundamentals including software design for maintainability
Experience with embedded microprocessor toolchains and debuggers
Controls software and algorithm development
Test-driven development and familiarity with developer-driven automated testing
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Understanding of physics and basic electronics principles, preferred
Experience with at least one assembly language, preferred
Familiarity with static analysis, fuzzing, or other advanced testing/verification tools, preferred

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.