Tesla
Sr. Firmware Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla, Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Tesla Energy is looking for a Sr. Firmware Engineer to bring the next generation of energy storage and vehicle charging products to the market. The candidate should display enthusiasm for owning the product and delivering top quality firmware. The responsibilities range from architecting, implementing, and validating firmware to also supporting production and driving fleet improvements. This role involves working closely with the Hardware, Controls and Software teams to deliver production grade safety critical firmware for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters. This is an opportunity to work with world class engineering teams that continually push the envelope on power conversion technology. Our power converters get deployed in Tesla products all over the world to serve our mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities
Write high-quality C code for realtime embedded systemsFirmware development and debugging, code/performance optimization, create and execute board level test plans to expose weakness or faults in hardware and firmwareTranslate controls algorithms into software implementation and integrate them into firmware and validation frameworksDeliver and manage test firmware to support manufacturing of product assemblies across in-house and external production facilitiesHands-on hardware bring-up and qualification of power converters, and lab work as needed to support development/debug activities through the entire product lifecycleWork with product deployment teams to track fleet performance, assess behavioral issues and help drive firmware improvements to resolve anomalies and deliver new product featuresRequirements
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experienceCapable of delivering top quality C code in a real time embedded environmentStrong electrical engineering fundamentalsStrong skills in at least one of the following: Python, Javascript, SimulinkExperience with typical microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, DAC, PWM, Timers etc. and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART etcExperience with unit testing, software in the loop, or hardware in the loop methodologies is desirableCan read hardware schematics and work with the hardware team to deliver production worthy hardware/software co-designed architectureCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 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 programExpected Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000/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.
Responsibilities
Write high-quality C code for realtime embedded systemsFirmware development and debugging, code/performance optimization, create and execute board level test plans to expose weakness or faults in hardware and firmwareTranslate controls algorithms into software implementation and integrate them into firmware and validation frameworksDeliver and manage test firmware to support manufacturing of product assemblies across in-house and external production facilitiesHands-on hardware bring-up and qualification of power converters, and lab work as needed to support development/debug activities through the entire product lifecycleWork with product deployment teams to track fleet performance, assess behavioral issues and help drive firmware improvements to resolve anomalies and deliver new product featuresRequirements
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experienceCapable of delivering top quality C code in a real time embedded environmentStrong electrical engineering fundamentalsStrong skills in at least one of the following: Python, Javascript, SimulinkExperience with typical microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, DAC, PWM, Timers etc. and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART etcExperience with unit testing, software in the loop, or hardware in the loop methodologies is desirableCan read hardware schematics and work with the hardware team to deliver production worthy hardware/software co-designed architectureCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 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 programExpected Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000/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.