Tesla
Software Integration Engineer, Drive Systems
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Tesla's Systems Integration Team is seeking a Drive Systems Integration Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring firmware support for new vehicle features and new hardware are designed, implemented, and tested to achieve Tesla's standards for safety and customer experience.Drive Systems encompasses all aspects of safe and precise torque production. This includes integration of autopilot features such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, smooth and safe application of power to the wheels, hill hold and one pedal driving, thermal management, and the overall mapping of drive power request to motor power. The Drive Systems Integration Engineer will be responsible for ensuring firmware maturity for new hardware introductions.
Responsibilities
Lead high-impact and fast-paced programsDesign new cross-functional features that require coordination between various ECUs and devicesWork cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, firmware development and firmware validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware - both in manufacturing and for customer use - so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platformsDevelop and execute firmware integration test plans on new hardware components and firmware features to rapidly retire risk from new designs and provide feedback to the development teams to accelerate our aggressive development cyclesUtilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirementsDevelop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releasesDig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutionsWork with Manufacturing and Service teams to ensure the function(s) are released on time and functioning properly. This can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issuesDevelop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and actual vehicle componentsLead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehiclesRequirements
Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experienceHands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devicesProven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team's efficiency through automationExperience with C or C++ required. Candidate must have strong comprehension but need not be fluentAbility to fluently interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged eventsThorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive conceptsUnderstanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug themExperience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is a plusExperience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a plusCompensation 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
Lead high-impact and fast-paced programsDesign new cross-functional features that require coordination between various ECUs and devicesWork cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, system architecture, firmware development and firmware validation teams to understand new component-level hardware changes which are being developed and how to support them in firmware - both in manufacturing and for customer use - so that they can be seamlessly introduced to our vehicle platformsDevelop and execute firmware integration test plans on new hardware components and firmware features to rapidly retire risk from new designs and provide feedback to the development teams to accelerate our aggressive development cyclesUtilize critical analysis of potential failure modes and effects to influence these requirementsDevelop overall validation strategy for these features and work with validation teams to ensure automated test coverage is implemented for future firmware releasesDig into data and source code to identify and debug issues at the system level and propose robust solutionsWork with Manufacturing and Service teams to ensure the function(s) are released on time and functioning properly. This can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root-cause diagnosis for product issuesDevelop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and actual vehicle componentsLead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehiclesRequirements
Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experienceHands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devicesProven ability to use programming to solve challenging problems and increase own/team's efficiency through automationExperience with C or C++ required. Candidate must have strong comprehension but need not be fluentAbility to fluently interpret system data to gain a full understanding of logged eventsThorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive conceptsUnderstanding of low voltage and high voltage circuits and how to debug themExperience with CAN and Vector CAN tools is a plusExperience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a plusCompensation 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.