Tesla · 1 month ago
Firmware Engineer, Audio Systems, Software Platforms
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$133K/yr - $356K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their Audio Firmware Development team. The role involves delivering high-quality embedded code for Tesla's audio systems and collaborating with engineers to build robust and reliable embedded systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
Design the software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration, test and high volume manufacturing
Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization
Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements
Qualification
Required
Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
Proficiency in C
Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
Experience with the embedded microprocessor tools
Controls software and algorithm development
Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Preferred
Understanding of physics and basic principles
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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