Tesla · 3 months ago
Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$132K/yr - $390K/yr
2+ years expTesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks for manufacturing and logistics. They are seeking Firmware Engineers to lead architecture, development and validation of embedded firmware for systems on the Tesla Bot, enabling it to perform locomotion and manipulation.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Development of real-time embedded software that implements control and safety management of the Tesla Bot actuators
Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionality
Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release as our fleet of robot grows
Work closely with the hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in C
Preferred
Familiarity with MISRA C and Python
Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI and I2C
Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
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