Linux Kernel Engineer, AI Embedded Operating Systems, Self-Driving

As a Linux Kernel engineer within the AI Embedded OS team, you will be a key contributor to the platform software that manages one of the most advanced and widely deployed AI Platforms that power Autonomy for our Cars, Humanoid Robot and beyond. You will be interacting with members from Hardware and Software teams in developing and deploying embedded operating system features for AI Inference at scale. You will influence both current and future generation AI silicon and platforms.Pre/Post-silicon Linux bring up to mass production of the next generation AI chipDevelop and maintain Linux device drivers for AI inference hardware accelerators, camera capture, ISP (Image Signal Processors), GPU, Ethernet, UFS, and PCIEPort and maintain Linux Kernel for the custom AI system-on-chip and apply preempt RT patches.Define the hardware, software interactions for our next generation fully autonomous car platform, Humanoid Robot and the expanding AI inference use-casesDevelop and bring-up the system software stack that runs on the AI platform and interacts with various sensors in the car, robotDevelop features, system software tools in enhancing the functionality, performance and power of the AI platformsWrite well-structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable codeIntegrate software components into a fully functional software system3+ years of experience developing Linux device drivers for devices like CSI, ISP, Ethernet, GPU, PCIE or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, NVMeStrong Linux Kernel/Driver/RTOS experience preferredExperience with board or SoC bring-up for ARM64, RISC-V, or x86 based platformsSolid C programming skills and experience with embedded Linux programmingGood software practices such as code review, clean coding style and documentationExcellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skillsExperience with performance analysis and tracing tools such as perf/ftraceExperience with JTAG in any aspect of bring-up, profiling, or debuggingExperience with pre-silicon emulation/simulation environmentsExperience with V4L2, RDMA, Realtime-Linux is desirableBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation$104,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.Full-time