Tesla Motors, Inc.
Firmware Engineer, Silicon Development
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
The Silicon Development team is looking for an engineer to join the team in Palo Alto, CA. Firmware Engineers are expected to develop, test, and document firmware for various in-house silicon and sensors development projects. Firmware produced from the team comprises the full stack, from the very first bootloaders of a system including ROM through to real time operating system applications. The ideal candidate joins a team of deeply knowledgeable embedded engineers with opportunities to solve ambitious and challenging problems. The applicant works closely with hardware teams and engages in hardware/software co-design with the responsibility to design and develop systems to be functional, performant, and reliable.
What You\'ll Do
Develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety critical systems
Design and support software with high volume manufacturing to scale to hundreds of thousands of units
Development and debug of firmware in pre-silicon environments
Support hardware bring-up, including low level debug of board and SoC
Design for manufacturing of embedded systems
What You\'ll Bring
Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable fields
Experience in embedded development, such as robotics, real-time controls, system, or controls software
Proficiency in C, with proficiency in Rust for embedded preferred
Experience debugging embedded systems using tools such as scopes, logic analyzers and debuggers
Understanding of microprocessor architecture of both ARM and RISC-V families
Test-driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Proven experience working with network protocols preferred
Experience with protocol buffers and other application layer protocols preferred
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
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
$133,440 - $292,800/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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The Silicon Development team is looking for an engineer to join the team in Palo Alto, CA. Firmware Engineers are expected to develop, test, and document firmware for various in-house silicon and sensors development projects. Firmware produced from the team comprises the full stack, from the very first bootloaders of a system including ROM through to real time operating system applications. The ideal candidate joins a team of deeply knowledgeable embedded engineers with opportunities to solve ambitious and challenging problems. The applicant works closely with hardware teams and engages in hardware/software co-design with the responsibility to design and develop systems to be functional, performant, and reliable.
What You\'ll Do
Develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety critical systems
Design and support software with high volume manufacturing to scale to hundreds of thousands of units
Development and debug of firmware in pre-silicon environments
Support hardware bring-up, including low level debug of board and SoC
Design for manufacturing of embedded systems
What You\'ll Bring
Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable fields
Experience in embedded development, such as robotics, real-time controls, system, or controls software
Proficiency in C, with proficiency in Rust for embedded preferred
Experience debugging embedded systems using tools such as scopes, logic analyzers and debuggers
Understanding of microprocessor architecture of both ARM and RISC-V families
Test-driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Proven experience working with network protocols preferred
Experience with protocol buffers and other application layer protocols preferred
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
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
$133,440 - $292,800/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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