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What to Expect
As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Thermal & HVAC software team at Tesla, you will play a key role in accelerating the delivery and refinement of Tesla-designed thermal systems for our new and existing vehicle products.
Your responsibilities will include architecting, designing, and implementing firmware for various motors, actuators, and sensors in the thermal system.
Additionally, you will contribute to the development of user-facing features to enhance the accuracy and intuitiveness of the cabin HVAC system.
The thermal management system is one of the biggest consumers of energy in an electric vehicle, making your contributions crucial in improving the efficiency of our vehicles and changing the way the world perceives electric vehicles.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality embedded code that runs on Tesla controllers and production lines.
Join a team that is pushing the technology envelope in an open, collaborative, and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
Develop, enhance and debug new and existing behaviors for the coolant, refrigerant and cabin HVAC systems
Drive firmware development in C in a real-time embedded environment for performance, scalability, robustness, and tight integration with the hardware
Hands-on with hardware bring up, build and enforce component validation for delivering robust, functional code
Collaborate across disciplines with electrical, mechanical and controls engineering teams to produce integrated software-hardware solutions
Work with various cross-functional teams to develop requirements for new thermal system features, diagnostics, algorithms, etc
Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to management, highlighting key issues and risks
Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization
What You’ll Bring
4+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
Proficiency in C and real time embedded environments
Strong software fundamentals including firmware architecture, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
Fluent in working with microcontroller peripherals such as timers, ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, UART, LIN, I2C
Hands on experience with various motor types (brushed, brushless, steppers) and sensor types (analog, digital encoders)
Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers
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.
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.