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Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms, Vehicle Software
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A Platform Engineer is responsible for the development of platforms that support the needs and use cases of different engineering teams across the organization. Creates reusable tools and workflows to streamline operational needs and facilitate automation tasks, supporting scalability of DevOps practices.
$126,754 / year median in Texas
Job Description
Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms, Vehicle Software Tesla - 3.3 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Performance tuning Software engineering Engineering development testing Verification (System development task) Robotic systems Embedded systems System performance optimization Firmware System design Mid-level Firmware development System design for system development Analysis skills Product development Implementation (software development lifecycle) Algorithm design Physics Developing automated testing protocols Embedded C Control systems Developer tools Design (software development lifecycle) Microprocessors Full Job Description What to Expect As a member of the Firmware Platforms team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code running on the processors at the heart of Tesla products. Join a team of engineers building the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting-edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most challenging problems in embedded software and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy. At Tesla, you will develop and maintain the core infrastructure that enables Over-The-Air updates for Tesla's embedded components. What You'll Do Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment Specify, design, and implement new functionality for embedded subsystems Design the software architecture and firmware implementation through integration, test, and high-volume manufacturing Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements What You'll Bring Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software Proficiency in C Fluent in software fundamentals including software design for maintainability Experience with embedded microprocessor toolchains and debuggers Controls software and algorithm development Test-driven development and familiarity with developer-driven automated testing Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts Understanding of physics and basic electronics principles, preferred Experience with at least one assembly language, preferred Familiarity with static analysis, fuzzing, or other advanced testing/verification tools, preferred 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 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)