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Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus

California, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$132,000–$390,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Tesla is seeking a firmware engineer to develop embedded platform drivers and application layer code for its humanoid robot platform. The role involves creating scalable, real-time embedded software for sensing, control, and safety management of robot actuators. Responsibilities include bringing up new hardware, developing automated tests, and collaborating with hardware and controls teams throughout the firmware development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in real-time embedded software development, proficiency in C, and knowledge of microcontroller peripherals and communication protocols.

What To Expect
Tesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks.
We are looking for firmware engineers to develop embedded platform drivers and application layer code for various robotics applications on our TeslaBot platform. In this role, you will develop scalable drivers to interface with an ASIC or bring up a new communication protocol or optimize existing drivers to improve performance or write application-level modules to achieve a specific function on a given subsystem.
The robotics firmware team is small, passionate, and fast moving. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices.
What You'll Do- Development of scalable real-time embedded software that implements sensing, control and safety management of the Tesla Bot actuators
- Bring up new sensors, communication networks and new PCBA for various robotic applications
- Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionality
- Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release as our fleet of robot grows
- Work closely with the hardware and controls team to specify hardware actuation, sensing requirements and influence electronics designs
What You'll Bring- 2+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
- Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in C, familiarity with Python is a plus
- Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
- Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, PWM, SPI and I2C, ethernet and CAN
- Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing
- Experience working with the physical and data link layers of ethernet and/or other communication protocols
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$132,000 - $390,000/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.
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