Job Description

Job Category Vehicle Software  

Location PALO ALTO, California  

Req. ID 231960  

Job Type Full-time  




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What to Expect
As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Low Voltage Power Management Team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code residing on all the Tesla vehicle platforms. You will work on a variety of aspects of embedded programming: controlling power distribution throughout the vehicle, defining and implementing safety systems, reducing LV power consumption to maximize vehicle efficiency, and increasing robustness and reliability of low voltage power distribution. You will join a team of deeply knowledgeable and passionate engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems. You will solve challenging problems in the embedded software space and influence the world’s adoption of electric vehicles and energy sustainability.
What You’ll Do* Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
* Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
* Design the software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration, testing and high-volume manufacturing
* Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization
* Writing unit and component level tests to ensure proper functionality
* Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

What You’ll Bring* At least 1 year of relevant experience in embedded design
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or evidence of exeptional ability in related field
* Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools
* Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
* Proficiency in C, comprehension of Python
* Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
* Experience with the embedded microprocessor tools
* Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits  

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
* 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)
* LGBTQ+ care concierge services
* 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
  
  

Expected Compensation  

$104,000 - $210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits  

  

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.  

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.