Tesla · 1 day ago
Embedded Software Engineer, Reliability & Test
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $216K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing and technology. As a member of the Reliability and Test team, you will support engineering efforts to identify potential hardware failure modes and implement vehicle firmware change requests for various vehicle subsystems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Guided by firmware change requests from reliability and test engineering, work collaboratively with respective firmware development teams, and release management as needed to implement and release custom test branches
Modify existing vehicle firmware to widen protective limits preventing abuse testing, eliminate dependencies on endpoints that may not be present in test applications, and implement on-demand adjustments as necessary
Interpret any firmware change requests and independently identify, locate, and modify the necessary C code
Deliver functional C code in a real-time embedded environment with expediency
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
Capable of reading and interpreting PCBA schematics for developing and troubleshooting firmware
Proficiency in C programming in embedded, RTOS system. Familiarity with MISRA C a plus
Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
Comfortable using standard lab electronics equipment and instrumentation
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Preferred
Understanding of physics and first principles is highly 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.
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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