Tesla · 2 months ago
Software Engineer, Factory Firmware
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$133K/yr - $247K/yrTesla is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join their Factory Firmware team, which bridges Vehicle and Optimus software R&D with the manufacturing environment. The role focuses on using software to enhance manufacturability and develop solutions to ensure production uptime and quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Identify software improvements to aid in bringing up new products and factories
Build software tools to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic system issues in vehicles and bots
Develop improvements to the testing infrastructure used in the factory
Design features to optimize manufacturing operations for rate, quality, safety, and efficiency
Gain technical expertise in multiple subsystems to seamlessly integrate into the manufacturing environment
Understand and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment of products or features
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Excellent at hands-on debugging complex subsystems involving software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Proficiency in Python
Experience with deploying code to production
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker, Virtual Machines, etc
Experience developing/integrating multiple software systems
First-principles approach to unfamiliar problems and system design
Excitement to learn new technologies in any area of the stack
Ability to prioritize and split time between multiple large-scale projects
Preferred
Experience with one or more of the following languages: Golang, Ruby, C++
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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