Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Linux Embedded Engineer, Infotainment Platforms, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $434K/yrTesla is at the forefront of creating a fully autonomous future, where vehicles not only drive themselves but also provide entertainment and productivity features for passengers. The Sr. Linux Embedded Engineer will work within the Software Platform team to optimize hardware performance, develop tooling for optimization, and mentor fellow engineers in high-quality embedded software development.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Extract every bit of performance out of the hardware using first principles
Leverage latest upstream technologies to unlock new visual experiences
Develop and integrate tooling to identify optimization opportunities across the stack
Identify and execute on stability improvements as we scale the fleet
Bring-up next generation hardware
Mentor other engineers and contribute to best practices for high-quality embedded software development
Qualification
Required
Significant Embedded Linux experience in production
Excellent C/C++ coding skills
Strong Linux Kernel fundamentals
Experience with Linux graphics technologies (Wayland, Mesa3D, DRM)
Experience with Graphics APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL)
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Preferred
Contributions to the Linux Kernel or other open source projects
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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