Tesla · 2 months ago
Embedded Software Engineer, Thermal Systems, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$111K/yr - $434K/yr
4+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for their Thermal Systems Software team. The role involves architecting, designing, and implementing embedded firmware for thermal systems in Tesla vehicles, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and user experience in cabin climate control.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop, enhance and debug new and existing behaviors for the coolant, refrigerant, and cabin HVAC systems
Drive firmware development in C in a real-time embedded environment 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
Collaborate across disciplines with electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering teams to produce integrated software-hardware solutions
Work with various cross-functional teams to develop requirements for new thermal system features, diagnostics, algorithms, etc
Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to management, highlighting key issues and risks
Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization
Qualification
Required
4+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar areas of study, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in C and real time embedded environments
Proficiency in Python
Familiarity with real-time embedded concepts such as shared resources, hardware interrupts, and RTOS
Strong software fundamentals including firmware architecture, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
Fluent in working with microcontroller peripherals such as timers, ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, UART, LIN, I2C
Hands on experience with various motor types (brushed, brushless, steppers) and sensor types (analog, digital encoders)
Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers
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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