Tesla · 1 month ago
Firmware Engineer, Infrastructure & Simulation, Low Voltage Power
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$140K/yr - $300K/yr
1+ years expTesla is a leading company in the electric vehicle industry, and they are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their Low Voltage Power team. This role involves architecting and implementing firmware validation infrastructure to efficiently test vehicle components and subsystems, ensuring high code quality and safety for their products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Development of discrete simulation software including the modeling of circuitry, hardware peripherals, and emulation of bare-metal drivers. (Python, Rust, C, Docker, Scons)
Design of automated component HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) testers for validation of power domain fault detection and power availability on steer-by-wire and autonomous platforms (Python, Jenkins)
Collaborate with development and integration engineers to design robust, automated test strategies to meet safety and homologation requirements
Leverage a deep understanding of vehicle system behaviors to evaluate code and functional changes holistically, mitigate risk, and provide high-quality feedback throughout the product lifecycle
Drive innovation, quality and performance of vehicle software by pioneering novel validation infrastructure and tooling, and by enhancing simulation engine fidelity and user experience
Scale existing validation coverage and optimize build efficiency to leverage cluster computing resources
Explore methods to measure and metrics to evaluate the quality, coverage, and traceability of automated regression tests
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in embedded design and validation
Proficiency in Python and comprehension of C (experience with Rust and Verilog preferred)
Expertise testing devices and debugging hardware (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and hardware datasheets
Desire to participate in improving code robustness and designing testing infrastructure
Ability to think creatively and produce 'outside of the box' solutions
Preferred
Experience in electronic and system schematic design & capture (Altium Designer)
Experience designing or interfacing with Hardware/Software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) test setups
Knowledge of source control (Git), continuous integration via Github, Docker, Jenkins
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.
10001+ employees
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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