Tesla · 5 months ago
Embedded Software Engineer, Power Conversion & Charging
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$133K/yr - $293K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading company in sustainable transportation, and they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for their Power Conversion & Charging team. This role involves designing, implementing, and verifying robust embedded software for power converters and electronic controllers, ensuring high reliability and optimizing energy efficiency for electric vehicles.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time firmware in C for power conversion systems
Deliver high-quality C code in a safety critical real-time embedded environment
Work closely with the hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements. Develop and optimize firmware, along with peripheral drivers and control systems for switching power electronics
Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
Drive firmware development for performance, scalability, robustness, and tight integration with the hardware
Hands-on with hardware bring up, build and enforce component validation for delivering robust, functional code
Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization
Collaboration with other engineering groups inside Tesla
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with C programming language
Strong software fundamentals surrounding firmware architecture, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding of circuit behavior
Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as timers, ADC, GPIO, PWM and SPI
Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Understanding of physics, basic EE principles, and basic control with previous experience in power conversion field or validating highly complex and mission critical embedded systems
2+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or the equivalent in experience
Preferred
Understanding of MISRA C/unit test or other code quality standard
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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