Software Engineer, UI System Integration

Tesla Motors
Palo Alto, CA, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$140,000.0 - $252,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Analysis C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging Embedded Software Qt (Software) Rapid Prototyping Process Systems Integration State Machines

Job description

Whether you’re driving or riding in a Tesla, the touchscreens serve as your control center for the car’s many systems and features. The UI System Integration team ensures that relationship remains fast and intuitive. Tight integration between the UI and vehicle components is required for the interfaces to influence real-world behavior; without it, safety, comfort, and performance are all compromised. In this role, you’ll write the C++ software that bridges our user interfaces to the physical subsystems (HVAC, body controls, drive systems, charging, and more). Drawing on a first-principles understanding of mechatronics, you’ll partner with designers & embedded developers to optimize ride quality, build robust safety mechanisms, and deliver awesome in-car experiences. What You’ll Do

  • Rapid prototyping of in-car customer experiences
  • Designing and specifying implementation requirements for new customer-facing features
  • Design, code, and debug UI interfaces and state machines
  • Design and implement robust interfaces to facilitate system-level vehicle behaviors
  • Work with a cross-functional team of Designers and Hardware, Software, and Integration Engineers

Requirements

  • Proficient in C++
  • Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts and embedded development
  • Understanding of mechatronic fundamentals, and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
  • Comfortable with Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • Comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional capacity for managing concurrent projects and challenges
  • Experience working with complex systems with multiple components
  • Experience with Qt framework, preferred

Benefits & conditions

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. 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.

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