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# Senior Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer - Power Electronics

- **Company:** Tesla
- **Location:** Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Unit Testing, Communications Protocols, Data Structures, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=afba1cb50a0046ea

## About the Role

* BS or higher in Engineering, Computer Science or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical engineering experience (min. 3 years)
 * Capable of delivering top quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
 * Expert software fundamentals including algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
 * Strong electrical fundamentals with the ability to read hardware schematics and work with the hardware team to deliver production worthy hardware/software co-designed architecture
 * Proficiency in at least one of the following: Python, Rust
 * Experience with typical microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, DAC, PWM, Timers etc. and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART etc.
 * Familiarity with unit testing, software in the loop, or hardware in the loop methodologies is desirable



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