Firmware Engineer, AI Linux Systems

What to Expect

We're seeking a firmware engineer to join our AI Linux Systems team, working on low-level embedded software that powers our autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and server inference platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy mission-critical firmware for microcontrollers, Ethernet, PCIe switches and other platform subsystems. You will get to work on some of the most advanced AI platforms in the world, shipping software that powers autonomous systems at scale.

What You'll Do

* Design and implement firmware for embedded subsystems

* Bring up, configure, and optimize Ethernet, PCIe switch ASICs for high-bandwidth, low-latency communication between compute nodes

* Create robust system software architectures that handle inter-process communication and data transport across compute nodes

* Enable secure boot and updates for a variety of platforms

* Build telemetry and monitoring solutions for platform health and performance

* Drive technical requirements for next-generation autonomous system hardware and firmware

* Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up, validation, and debug of new platforms

* Maintain high code quality through testing, documentation, and code reviews

What You'll Bring

* Engineering degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating exceptional ability

* Strong C and C++ skills required

* Experience with microcontroller firmware development (bare-metal and/or RTOS)

* Familiarity with Ethernet, PCIe, NVLink switch configuration, networking protocols, or switch SDK/APIs preferred

* Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking, including PTP and traffic shaping standards are a bonus

* Experience with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) preferred

* Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

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:

* Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$140,000 - $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.

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Firmware Engineer, AI Linux Systems

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