Firmware Engineer, AI Linux Systems

What To Expect
We're seeking a firmware engineer to join our AI Linux Systems team, working on low-level embedded software that powers our autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and server inference platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy mission-critical firmware for microcontrollers, Ethernet, PCIe switches and other platform subsystems. You will get to work on some of the most advanced AI platforms in the world, shipping software that powers autonomous systems at scale.

What You'll Do

Design and implement firmware for embedded subsystems

Bring up, configure, and optimize Ethernet, PCIe switch ASICs for high-bandwidth, low-latency communication between compute nodes

Create robust system software architectures that handle inter-process communication and data transport across compute nodes

Enable secure boot and updates for a variety of platforms

Build telemetry and monitoring solutions for platform health and performance

Drive technical requirements for next-generation autonomous system hardware and firmware

Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up, validation, and debug of new platforms

Maintain high code quality through testing, documentation, and code reviews

What You'll Bring

Engineering degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating exceptional ability

Strong C and C++ skills required

Experience with microcontroller firmware development (bare-metal and/or RTOS)

Familiarity with Ethernet, PCIe, NVLink switch configuration, networking protocols, or switch SDK/APIs preferred

Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking, including PTP and traffic shaping standards are a bonus

Experience with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) preferred

Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Benefits
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:

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)

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 (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

$140,000 - $300,000/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.

, Tesla