Embedded Engineer, Steering, Vehicle Software

What to Expect

As a member of the Tesla steering firmware team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality embedded code that controls the steering rack and feedback actuator on steer-by-wire systems. Come join a team of highly knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the safest and most performant vehicle control systems in production. You will solve some of the most challenging problems that span vehicle dynamics, motor controls, safety systems, and embedded software engineering.

• Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
• Develop peripheral drivers for microcontrollers (CAN, SPI, ADC, PWM, SENT)
• Develop device drivers for angle sensors, gate drivers and other devices
• Write software-in-the-loop (SIL) tests using python
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization
• Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements
• Collaborate with validation, service and manufacturing counterparts to deliver safe, reliable and scalable product(s)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas of study, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in C, familiarity with MISRA C a plus
• Proficiency in Python
• Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
• Experience with embedded microprocessor tools
• Experience working with PCBA schematics
• Experience with real-time operating system development
• Experience using Vector CANape or CANalyzer a plus

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)
• 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

$111,200 - $433,680/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.