Tesla · 4 months ago
Embedded Engineer, Steering, Vehicle Software
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $396K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer known for its innovation in automotive technology. The Embedded Engineer will be responsible for delivering high-quality embedded code for steering systems, solving complex challenges related to vehicle dynamics and motor controls.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
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 products
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience using Vector CANape or CANalyzer a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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