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What to Expect
The Role
Tesla's Software Platforms team provides the foundation on which the in-vehicle user experience is built.
We build the software platform (kernel, bootchain, drivers, and lower level userspace platform services) for our innovative Infotainment hardware.
This includes high resolution touch displays, high definition audio, bluetooth/wifi/cellular connectivity, USB, cameras, all connected to high performance multi-core processors and GPUs.
Our software is based on Linux, GNU toolchain, buildroot, and other open source projects, delivering the security, capability, and performance demanded by our user experience.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a large impact in the Tesla product roadmap and mission.
What You’ll Do
Write well structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code
Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
Work closely with cross-functional teams, in hardware, manufacturing, service and programs, to deliver high quality products in multiple spaces, from update systems, real-time and linux-host operating system platforms, and core technologies such as audio, graphics, or vehicle functions
Tailor and deploy software tools, processes and metrics
Use existing available hardware in innovative ways to solve problems
Board bringup and hardware design validation
Deploy software incrementally to meet very fast paced development
Develop software tests and continuous integration for your code
Support factory provisioning, test, and improvements
Assess and document new product feasibility
What You’ll Bring
8+ years embedded software and/or firmware development experience
Direct technical contributions in your current role, in code and design
Extensive background in device development (consumer electronics, automotive, etc.
)
Experience being a technical lead or owning projects, with a history of outstanding accomplishments from architecture definition to product delivery
Background in embedded C development, whether real-time OS or linux-class hosts
Background in software architecture and systems design, on hardware through integration, test and high-volume manufacturing
Sound architecture and software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
Domain experience in consumer products or related technologies is highly preferred (audio, graphics, update systems, etc.
)
Direct experience with Linux or real-time OS
Experience managing development of automated validation systems to ensure high quality product releases
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts to a wide audience
BS in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent
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.