Tesla · 5 months ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Robotaxi, Maps & Navigation, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$172K/yr - $312K/yrTesla is building the world's best in-car navigation experience and is looking for motivated Software Engineers. The role involves implementing next generation algorithms on large amounts of data from the Tesla fleet to enhance navigation and routing features.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Rapidly prototype in-car customer experiences
Extract meaningful data from fleet telemetry via automated processes
Implement complete features with both client and server footprint
Drive your changes end to end from concept to in car drive test
Design, code, and debug software on Linux-based embedded platforms and Linux servers
Work with a cross-functional team of hardware engineers, application/UI software engineers, QA/Validation, and designers
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Evidence of exceptional achievement in large-scale algorithmic environments
Proficient in one of C++, Python, Golang, Scala
Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack: Vehicle Control, Routing/Guidance Algorithms, Server Infrastructure, UI, Embedded Systems
Preferred
Experience with Maps, GIS, Computational Geometry data is a strong plus
Experience in Spark, AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins is a plus
Experience in Machine Learning algorithms is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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