Sensor Software Engineer, Self-Driving AI
Job Category
AI & Robotics
Location
PALO ALTO, California
Req. ID
230345
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
As an Autonomy sensor software engineer, you will be a key contributor to the system software that manages sensors for the most advanced and widely deployed AI Platforms for Autopilot and our Humanoid Robot. You will interact with members from the hardware and software teams in developing and deploying software at scale. You will work on the current and future generations of Autopilot sensors and platforms.
- Work on integrating sensors like GPS and IMU into the Autonomy software stack
- Develop and maintain various Linux sensor device drivers
- Develop and bring-up the system software stack that runs on the Autopilot platform and interacts with various sensors in the car
- Develop telemetry tools in tracking the performance and functionality of the Autopilot sensor hardware and software
- Define the hardware and software interactions for our next generation sensors for fully autonomous car platform
- Interact with the hardware and validation teams in bringing the next generation sensor hardware and software to mass production
- Write well-structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code
- Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
- Engineering Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
- Strong C and C++ skills required
- Experience working on sensors would be preferred
- Linux Kernel/Driver/RTOS experience preferred
- Experience with embedded Linux programming preferred
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
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:
$104,000 - $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.
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 - $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 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.