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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Embedded Engineer, Steering, Vehicle Software

Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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What to Expect As a member of the Tesla steering firmware team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality embedded code that controls the steering rack and feedback actuator on steer-by-wire systems. Come join a team of highly knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the safest and most performant vehicle control systems in production. You will solve some of the most challenging problems that span vehicle dynamics, motor controls, safety systems, and embedded software engineering.

What You'll Do

Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment

Develop peripheral drivers for microcontrollers (CAN, SPI, ADC, PWM, SENT)

Develop device drivers for angle sensors, gate drivers and other devices

Write software-in-the-loop (SIL) tests using Python

Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization

Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

Collaborate with validation, service and manufacturing counterparts to deliver safe, reliable and scalable products

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas of study, or equivalent experience

Proficiency in C, familiarity with MISRA C a plus

Proficiency in Python

Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability

Experience with embedded microprocessor tools

Experience working with PCBA schematics

Experience with real-time operating system development

Experience using Vector CANoe or CANape/CANalyzer a plus

Compensation and Benefits Benefits

Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 contribution

HSA contributions when enrolled in the HDHP/Aetna medical plan

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, and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits including 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 $111,200 - $433,680 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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