Firmware Engineer, New Programs Engineering

What To Expect
The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of the design and development cycle by studying, simulating, building, and proving Tesla’s future vehicle concepts. This position requires frequent interaction with Design and Vehicle Engineering teams, most closely with our Vehicle Architecture, Software, Chassis, Interiors and Powertrain Systems cross-functional partners.

As an Embedded Software Engineer on the New Programs Team, you will be responsible for developing new technologies and prototyping various concepts for new products, vehicle designs and features. Your role will be ensuring that desired product functions are successfully enabled by the integrated subsystems that interact in the context of the whole vehicle.

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must be able to balance tight deadlines with demanding engineering requirements. Additionally, they must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with external and internal teams.

What You'll Do

Define system hardware and software interfaces

Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment

Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems

Engage in cross-functional collaborations with electrical, software, manufacturing, mechanical, design, and service engineering teams

Understand and debug interfaces/interactions required for successful implementation of vehicle-level firmware

Support vehicle milestones including prototype, pre-production, and production build events

Innovate, develop, and improve processes continuously

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software

Proficiency in C, familiarity with MISRA C and coding in C++

Solid background in embedded firmware systems development

Hands-on technical experience debugging complex subsystems involving network microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices

Have an exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges

Strong experience collaborating with colleagues and communicating complex technical concepts to others of varied technical backgrounds

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:

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

$133,440 - $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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