Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sr. Software Engineer, Megapack
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
Tesla Energy is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to join a small team responsible for a system software for Megapack. Megapack is Tesla's fastest‑growing product: it's proving increasingly critical to supporting today's unprecedented load growth from electrification and new AI datacenters. Our small team ensures the software glue holding everything together is reliable, secure, and scalable for our current and upcoming industrial storage products.
We build solutions for firmware updates, advanced commissioning and diagnostic tools, the full stack of site networking (network switch firmware, high‑performance secure control communications, site network architecture), and other middleware. We are looking for candidates experienced with a diverse range of topics, including embedded Linux, new hardware bring‑up, containerization, and general system software. Background in low‑latency and real‑time Linux systems is particularly helpful, but most of all we're looking for people with high capacity and ability to ramp up in whatever topic is needed. Strong systems‑programming knowledge and excellent debugging skills are critical to be successful in this role.
What You'll Do
Drivers and tooling for custom secure/high‑performance communication protocols
Firmware for embedded network switches
Over‑the‑air firmware updaters
On‑device diagnostic tools
Middleware/microservice orchestration and management
Board bring‑up and new firmware development for upcoming products
Closely work with teams across the company, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Applications, QA, Validation and Manufacturing
What You'll Bring
5+ years' experience developing for Linux‑based embedded systems or other system software
Comfortable debugging hardware issues
Can read and interpret system schematics
Proficient in a systems programming language - C, C++, and/or Rust (Rust preferred)
Working knowledge of embedded communication protocols and technologies such as i2c, SPI, CAN, UDS, Ethernet, tcp/udp, ipv6, protobuf/grpc, etc.
Experience with containers and container orchestration (docker/podman, docker‑compose, etc.)
Experience writing and understanding technical specifications
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 $164,480 - $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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We build solutions for firmware updates, advanced commissioning and diagnostic tools, the full stack of site networking (network switch firmware, high‑performance secure control communications, site network architecture), and other middleware. We are looking for candidates experienced with a diverse range of topics, including embedded Linux, new hardware bring‑up, containerization, and general system software. Background in low‑latency and real‑time Linux systems is particularly helpful, but most of all we're looking for people with high capacity and ability to ramp up in whatever topic is needed. Strong systems‑programming knowledge and excellent debugging skills are critical to be successful in this role.
What You'll Do
Drivers and tooling for custom secure/high‑performance communication protocols
Firmware for embedded network switches
Over‑the‑air firmware updaters
On‑device diagnostic tools
Middleware/microservice orchestration and management
Board bring‑up and new firmware development for upcoming products
Closely work with teams across the company, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Applications, QA, Validation and Manufacturing
What You'll Bring
5+ years' experience developing for Linux‑based embedded systems or other system software
Comfortable debugging hardware issues
Can read and interpret system schematics
Proficient in a systems programming language - C, C++, and/or Rust (Rust preferred)
Working knowledge of embedded communication protocols and technologies such as i2c, SPI, CAN, UDS, Ethernet, tcp/udp, ipv6, protobuf/grpc, etc.
Experience with containers and container orchestration (docker/podman, docker‑compose, etc.)
Experience writing and understanding technical specifications
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 $164,480 - $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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