Tesla · 1 month ago
Software Integration Engineer, Battery Management Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$133K/yr - $293K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Software Integration Engineer for their Battery Management Systems team. The role involves ensuring the integration of firmware and hardware components, collaborating with various engineering teams, and validating new features to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Work with the Design and Development Engineers throughout the engineering organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functions
Break down new, high-level feature requests into sub-system & component level requirements, and drive the implementation, testing and release of these features against Tesla’s firmware release schedule; utilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirements
Develop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releases
Work cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, firmware development and firmware validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware – both in manufacturing and for customer use – so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platforms
Develop and execute firmware integration test plans on new hardware components and firmware features to rapidly retire risk from new designs and provide feedback to the development teams to accelerate our aggressive development cycles
Dig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutions
Use AI tools to triage fleet failures and develop insights about product success
Work with manufacturing and service to ensure the function(s) are rolled out and functioning properly. This can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issues
Develop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and actual vehicle components
Lead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehicles
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forwards in parallel
Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Proven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team's efficiency through automation
Experience with C or C++ required, Python or SQL is a plus
Ability to interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged events
Thorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals - and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
Preferred
Experience with CAN and Ethernet networking is a plus
Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a plus
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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