C++ Software Engineer, Optimus Foundations
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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, and more—to enable functionality on existing and new robotics platforms. Your work can cover everything from tuning the robot’s 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 and 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 the robotics platform
What You’ll Bring
- Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python
- Experience with low‑level systems software design concepts
- Experience with communication standards such as CAN, EtherCAT and Ethernet
- Proficiency developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross‑compilation, etc.) a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with proven software engineering skills
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans – two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $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 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
$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 the benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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