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Tesla

Sr. Firmware Engineer, Dojo

Tesla, Stanford, California, United States, 94305


The Self-Driving Hardware team is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join the team in Palo Alto, CA. Firmware Engineers are expected to develop, test, and document firmware for the Self-Driving system.The successful applicant will join a team of deeply knowledgeable Engineers and have an opportunity to solve ambitious and challenging problems in the embedded and server infrastructure software space. The applicant will work closely with hardware teams and have opportunities to engage in real hardware and software co-design tradeoffs of complex server systems.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environmentSpecify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystemsDesign the software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration, test and high-volume manufacturingHands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimizationMake performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirementsRequirements

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience3+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system softwareProficiency in C, C++, and PythonFluent with silicon system firmware concepts including core and memory management, RTOS, interrupts and ISR, self-checking code, protocol buffers, low-speed communication protocols, AXI and APB busFluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainabilityControls software and algorithm developmentTest driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testingAbility to collaborate and communicate complex technical conceptsDevelopment experience with safet and embedded oriented languages such as Rust or Spark ADAExperience with STM32 microcontroller integrated circuits and embedded microprocessor toolsCompensation 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 - $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.