Embedded Engineer, Steering, Vehicle Software

Description:
As a member of the Tesla steering firmware team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality embedded code that controls the steering rack and feedback actuator on steer-by-wire systems. Come join a team of highly knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the safest and most performant vehicle control systems in production. You will solve some of the most challenging problems that span vehicle dynamics, motor controls, safety systems, and embedded software engineering.

Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment

Develop peripheral drivers for microcontrollers (CAN, SPI, ADC, PWM, SENT)

Develop device drivers for angle sensors, gate drivers and other devices

Write software-in-the-loop (SIL) tests using python

Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization

Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

Collaborate with validation, service and manufacturing counterparts to deliver safe, reliable and scalable products

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas of study, or equivalent experience

Proficiency in C, familiarity with MISRA C a plus

Proficiency in Python

Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability

Experience with embedded microprocessor tools

Experience working with PCBA schematics

Experience with real-time operating system development

Experience using Vector CANape or CANalyzer a plus

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
$120,000 - $396,000/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.