Tesla · 3 months ago
Embedded Software Engineer, Tesla Energy
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $293K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for their Energy division to drive the next generation of Battery Storage systems. The role involves significant ownership of software and firmware for energy products, including development, validation, and improvements.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Implement applications and middleware on our battery systems for Supervisory System Control, OTA Update, Telemetry and Manufacturing Self-test
With a focus on embedded software, will experience hands-on bring-up of products accelerating them through manufacturing to scale
Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time software in C++ and Rust in embedded Linux and RTOS environments
Unit testing and software-in-loop testing are as important as developing new firmware
Work with hardware and firmware teams co-designing optimal solutions
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Capable of delivering top quality C and C++ code in multi-threaded and multi-process systems
5+ years of professional software/firmware development experience
Expert software fundamentals including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity and maintainability
Needs to have a test driven mentality, where unit testing, validation plans and quality are second nature
Experience in software development for embedded Linux systems
Basic understanding of low-voltage electrical architectures
Experience with peripheral interfacing (CAN, Ethernet, etc) and networking protocols (TCP, IP, UDP). Desired experience with Protobuf and UDS
Passion for solving challenging problems and ability to break down problems to efficiently get things done
Have successfully delivered a product throughout its full lifecycle, start to finish
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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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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