Firmware Engineer, Silicon Development, Autopilot

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Job Category
Engineering & Information Technology

Location
PALO ALTO, California

Req. ID
225880

Job Type
Full-time

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What to Expect
The Silicon Development team is looking for a Firmware Engineer to join the team. Firmware Engineers are expected to develop, test and document firmware for various in-house silicon and sensors development projects. Firmware produced from the team comprise the full stack, from the very first bootloaders of a system including ROM through to real time operating system applications. The successful applicant joins a team of deeply knowledgeable Embedded Engineers with opportunities to solve ambitious and challenging problems in the embedded space. The applicant works closely with Hardware teams and engages in hardware/software codesign with the responsibility to design and develop systems to be functional, performant and reliable.

What You’ll Do
  • Develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments including safety critical systems
  • Design and support software with high volume manufacturing to scale to hundreds of thousands of units
  • Development and debug of firmware in pre-silicon environments
  • Support hardware bring-up including low level debug of board and SoC
  • Design for manufacturing of embedded systems
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in embedded development such as robotics, real-time controls, system, or controls software
  • Proficiency in C Proficiency in Rust for embedded- nice to have Familiarity with MISRA C- is a plus
  • Experience debugging embedded systems using tools such as scopes, logic analyzers and debuggers
  • Understanding of microprocessor architecture of both ARM and RISC-V families
  • Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
  • Proven knowledge working with network protocols preferred
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, depending on level + 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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.