Tesla · 5 months ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Mobile Robotics Controls
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTesla’s Robotics Software Engineering team is responsible for the design and development of robotic controls and fleet management systems. They are seeking a software engineer to design, implement, and optimize motion control systems for autonomous and industrial robots.
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Responsibilities
Develop motion control strategies for various industrial robotic platforms, including wheeled mobile robots and industrial material handler platform
Design and implement controllers such as PID, MPC, LQR, and trajectory generation algorithms using simulation tools or custom C++/Python code
Contribute to system debugging, parameter tuning, and continuous performance improvement
Collaborate with perception, planning, and software integration teams to achieve system-level performance goals
Contribute to and take ownership of the end-to-end design and implementation of features from early prototype to production release
Qualification
Required
Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, a related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in robotic motion control or closely related domains
Strong theoretical foundation in control systems, mobile robotics, and optimization
Proven track record of improving system accuracy, robustness, or efficiency
Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative development environments using Git and standard CI tools, with emphasis on documentation and testing standards
Experience developing real-time, multithreaded C/C++ software on Linux platforms
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Preferred
Practical experience in robot dynamics modeling, system identification, and real-time control implementation; involvement in commercial or research projects with autonomous navigation or industrial robots is preferred
Familiarity with RTPreempt and kernel configuration is a plus
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.
10001+ employees
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