Tesla · 4 hours ago
System Software Engineer, AI Platforms
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$118K/yr - $390K/yrTesla is seeking a system software engineer to join their AI Platforms team, focusing on software that powers autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop mission-critical software for complex sensor systems and real-time processing.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement system software for sensors including GPS and IMU
Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and real-time embedded software
Create robust system software architectures that handle inter-process communication between compute nodes
Build telemetry and monitoring solutions for platform health and performance
Drive technical requirements for next-generation autonomous systems
Collaborate with hardware teams on bring-up and validation of new platforms
Maintain high code quality through testing, documentation, and code reviews
Qualification
Required
Engineering Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Strong C and C++ skills required
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
Preferred
Experience working on sensors would be preferred
Linux Kernel/Driver/RTOS experience preferred
Experience with embedded Linux programming preferred
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
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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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