Tesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks.We are looking for firmware engineers to develop embedded platform drivers and application layer code for various robotics applications on our TeslaBot platform. In this role you will develop scalable drivers to interface with an ASIC or bring up a new communication protocol or optimize existing drivers to improve performance or write application-level modules to achieve a specific function on a given subsystem.
The robotics firmware team is small passionate and fast moving. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices.
Development of scalable real-time embedded software that implements sensing control and safety management of the Tesla Bot actuators
Bring up new sensors communication networks and new PCBA for various robotic applications
Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accuratefunctionality
Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration test and release as our fleet of robot grows
Work closely with the hardware and controls team to specify hardware actuation sensing requirements and influence electronics designs
2 years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
Degree in Computer Science Physics Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience or equivalent experience
Proficiencyin C familiarity with Python is a plus
Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC PWM SPIand I2C ethernet and CAN
Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing
Experience working with the physical and data link layers of ethernet andor other communication protocols
Benefits
Along with competitive pay as a full-time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire
Medical plans > 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 Accounts HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts FSA
401k with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance 90 day waiting period
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time Flex time for salary positions Accrued hours for Hourly 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
132000 - 390000annual 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.