Tesla · 5 months ago
Software Engineer, Connectivity, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $330K/yrTesla is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer for the Optimus Connectivity Team to help develop low latency and highly reliable connectivity to the bot. The role involves embedded software design and development across system layers, focusing on performance, stability, and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Optimus software stack; this may include components such as high-frame rate camera and vision stacks, GPU kernels, low-memory footprint libraries, high-performance inter-process communication buffers, telemetry and logging code, or evaluation/replay software improvements
Develop and maintain networking stacks and protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related foundational connectivity components
Optimize hardware resource usage and leverage custom hardware components where appropriate
Contribute to test automation frameworks to validate existing and new connectivity features
Advocate for best coding practices, and build tools to help engineers write better, more performant code (for instance, performance/memory tracking)
Generalize software frameworks as necessary while balancing abstraction with performance considerations
Qualification
Required
Experience programming in C/C++, including modern C++ standards (C++14/17/20)
Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc
Experience with low-level systems software, OS concepts, and system performance optimization
Proficient developing software on a Linux host, with experience in cross-compilation and embedded Linux targets a plus
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical software engineering experience
Preferred
Experience or familiarity with multithreading, system software (POSIX), SIMD, or GPU programming (CUDA/OpenCL)
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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