Robotics Software Engineer, C++ Generalist, Optimus

Robotics Software Engineer, C++ Generalist, Optimus

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Robotics Software Engineer, C++ Generalist, Optimus

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What To Expect
As a Software Engineer within our robotics teams, you will contribute to one of the most advanced Robotics/AI Platforms in the world.
In this role you will work across multiple functions to ensure seamless integration between various subsystems of the robots including the main computer, sensors, motor controllers, telemetry systems, etc. to enable functionality on existing and new robotics platforms. Your work can cover everything from tuning the robots locomotion stack to building the infrastructure that will scale to the entire robot fleet. You will help implement innovative features that leverage the power of Tesla AI. You will define and maintain content and configurations that support smooth functionality across variations of the robot platform.
What You'll Do

Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Humanoid robot software stack

Bring up software and hardware for new robotics platforms

Define requirements for specific functionality and coordinate with relevant subsystem owners, manufacturing, user interface and other teams

Develop and iterate on new functionality and test it through simulation and on-hardware execution

Leverage functionality from Tesla’s vehicles and autonomy systems to the benefit of robotics platform

What You'll Bring

Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python

Experience with embedded systems software design concepts

Experience with communication standards such as CAN, ethercat and ethernet

Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) a plus

Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

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:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 - $330,000/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.
, Tesla

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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