Embedded Software Engineer, Tesla Energy

Embedded Software Engineer, Tesla Energy Tesla Motors, Inc. 120,000 - 252,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto May 15, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla Energy is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to drive the next generation of Battery Storage systems. You will be working on products that provide utility scale, gigawatt-hour storage solutions as well as applying these products for microgrid and off-grid applications. Role will include significant ownership of Energy products software and firmware, ranging from algorithms, architecture, implementation, validation, manufacturing and fleet improvements. What You'll Do
Implement applications and middleware on our battery systems for Supervisory System Control, OTA Update, Telemetry and Manufacturing Self-test
With a focus on embedded software, will experience hands-on bring-up of products accelerating them through manufacturing to scale
Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time software in C++ and Rust in embedded Linux and RTOS environments
Unit testing and software-in-loop testing are as important as developing new firmware
Work with hardware and firmware teams co-designing optimal solutions What You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Capable of delivering top quality C and C++ code in multi-threaded and multi-process systems
5+ years of professional software/firmware development experience
Expert software fundamentals including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity and maintainability
Needs to have a test driven mentality, where unit testing, validation plans and quality are second nature
Experience in software development for embedded Linux systems
Basic understanding of low-voltage electrical architectures
Experience with peripheral interfacing (CAN, Ethernet, etc) and networking protocols (TCP, IP, UDP). Desired experience with Protobuf and UDS
Passion for solving challenging problems and ability to break down problems to efficiently get things done
Have successfully delivered a product throughout its full lifecycle, start to finish 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
$120,000 - $252,000/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.