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Tesla

Software Engineer, Linux Software Platforms

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306


Tesla's Software Platforms team provides the foundation on which the in-vehicle user experience is built. We build the Software Platform (Kernel, bootchain, drivers, and lower level userspace platform services) for our innovative Infotainment hardware. This includes high resolution touch displays, high-definition audio, Bluetooth/WIFI/cellular connectivity, USB, cameras, all connected to high performance multi-core processors and GPUs. Our software is based on Linux, GNU toolchain, buildroot, and other open-source projects, delivering the security, capability, and performance demanded by our user experience.

Responsibilities

Write well structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable codeIntegrate software components into a fully functional software systemTailor and deploy software tools, processes and metricsUse existing available hardware in innovative ways to solve problemsBoard bringup and hardware design validationDeploy software incrementally to meet very fast paced developmentDevelop software tests and continuous integration for your codeSupport factory provisioning, test, and improvementsAssess and document new product feasibilityRequirements

Significant software/firmware development experience in productionSignificant Embedded Linux and/or Android development experience in productionStrong Linux system fundamentalsExperience developing device driversExcellent C/C++ coding skillsStrong build, debug, and test skillsComfortable using hardware debug tools (DMM, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and software debug tools (GDB, KGDB, JTAG)Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience with board /chip bringup, preferredCompensation 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

$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.