Sr. Linux Embedded Engineer, Infotainment Platforms, Vehicle Software

What to Expect

Imagine the fully autonomous future where nobody has to drive-unless for fun-and every car can earn money for the owner. This autonomous future means flawless communications with Autopilot HW/SW to deliver critical driving visualizations, simultaneously supporting an ever-richer suite of entertainment and productivity features for passengers-like theater on wheels, providing immersive media experiences.

Tesla's Software Platform team builds the foundational operating system that powers the in-vehicle experience on top of open-source base components like the Linux kernel and Coreboot. We are responsible for the core components—the kernel, bootchain, drivers, and low-level services—that enable Tesla's entire software ecosystem.

• Extract every bit of performance out of the hardware using first principles
• Leverage latest upstream technologies to unlock new visual experiences
• Develop and integrate tooling to identify optimization opportunities across the stack
• Identify and execute on stability improvements as we scale the fleet
• Bring-up next generation hardware
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to best practices for high-quality embedded software development

• Significant Embedded Linux experience in production
• Excellent C/C++ coding skills
• Strong Linux Kernel fundamentals
• Experience with Linux graphics technologies (Wayland, Mesa3D, DRM)
• Contributions to the Linux Kernel or other open source projects, preferred
• Experience with Graphics APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL)
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

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 with 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