Tesla · 19 hours ago
Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $300K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to join their Firmware Platforms team. The role involves delivering high-quality embedded code and developing the core infrastructure for Over-The-Air updates for Tesla's embedded components.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Specify, design, and implement new functionality for embedded subsystems
Design the software architecture and firmware implementation 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
Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Specify, design, and implement new functionality for embedded subsystems
Design the software architecture and firmware implementation 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
Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
Proficiency in C
Fluent in software fundamentals including software design for maintainability
Experience with embedded microprocessor toolchains and debuggers
Controls software and algorithm development
Test-driven development and familiarity with developer-driven automated testing
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Preferred
Understanding of physics and basic electronics principles
Experience with at least one assembly language
Familiarity with static analysis, fuzzing, or other advanced testing/verification tools
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
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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