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Sr. Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer, Energy Products
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Req. ID | 203194 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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What to Expect
Tesla Energy is looking for an amazing Senior Embedded
Software Engineer to drive the next generation of Battery Storage systems. You
will be working on products that provide utility scale, gigawatt-hour storage
solutions as well as applying these products for microgrid and off-grid
applications. Role will include significant ownership of Energy products
software and firmware, ranging from algorithms, architecture, implementation,
validation, manufacturing, and fleet improvements.
What You’ll Do
- Implement firmware for embedded systems ranging from higher
level Supervisory System Control, Gatewaying, OTA Update, Telemetry,
Manufacturing Self-test to embedded Linux middleware, low level drivers and
RTOS. - With a focus on firmware, will experience hands-on bring-up
of products accelerating them through manufacturing to scale. - Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time
software in C and C++ in embedded Linux and RTOS environments. - Unit testing and software-in-loop testing are as important
as developing new firmware. - Work with hardware and firmware teams co-designing optimal
solutions.
What You’ll Bring
- BS or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or
Electrical Engineering with focus on embedded systems programming; or proof of
exceptional skills in related fields, with practical engineering experience. - Capable of delivering top quality C and C++ code in
multi-threaded and multi-process systems. - Expert software fundamentals including architectural design,
algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability. - Needs to have a test driven mentality, where unit testing,
validation plans and quality are second nature. - Linux kernel and networking knowledge, including embedded
Linux systems on ARM and/or x64 architectures. - Experience with peripheral interfacing (CAN, Ethernet, SPI,
I2C, UART) and networking protocols (TCP, IP, UDP). Desired experience with
Protobuf and UDS. - Passion for solving challenging problems and ability to
break down problems to efficiently get things done. - Have successfully delivered a product throughout its full
lifecycle, start to finish. - Desired to have experience implementing software for
utility-scale power systems and EV charging infrastructure.
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$104,000 – $348,000/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 these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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