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Davita Inc.

Software Engineer, Traction Control & Stability

Davita Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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What to Expect

The chassis controls software team is looking for brake, steering, stability, traction control engineers to develop and calibrate world class chassis controls software. We are looking for both experienced candidates as well as newcomers eager to learn, who are looking to join a small team with large responsibilities. As a chassis controls software engineer, you will take on the full software development life cycle of chassis control features like Tesla in-house traction control and vehicle stability control from

inception to development, calibration, testing, and release. Our team

determines

what problems to solve and works cross-functionally across hardware, software, vehicle dynamics, and controls to develop

functions and features

. We travel to proving grounds across the world to tune the calibration and perform extensive testing in-vehicle. We investigate service issues, address customer feedback, influence next generation hardware and

controls

architecture, and set the standard for our industry.

What You'll Do

Develop and calibrate

b

rake,

s

teering,

s

tability, and/or

t

raction

c

ontrol

software

Product and feature owner

-

own the full life cycle from idea to

shipping

Extensive travel to

p

roving

g

rounds

in the US and around the

world

Organize and lead test

trips

Develop

expertise

across many systems - torque path, brake controls,

chassis

systems

Work with cross functional stakeholders to

define and

develop internally and externally requested

features

Create and

own

the roadmap for milestones such as

development trips,

regulatory approval

, public road driving, and customer sign

offs

Develop test cases in-vehicle

as well as in

simulation

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in

Computer Science

,

Mechanical

Engineering

or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability

Proficiency

in C

and Python

Vehicle Dynamics and automotive fundamentals

Interest in at

-

limit driving, ideally with experience

Experience calibrating

chassis controls systems

Proficiency

in controls

Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Experience with

testing and validating safety critical software

Experience with CAN and Vector CAN

tools

Compensation and Benefits

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

$111,200 - $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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