Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus

The robotics firmware team is small, passionate, and fast moving. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices. What You’ll Do

• Development of scalable real-time embedded software that implements sensing, control and safety management of the Tesla Bot actuators
• Bring up new sensors, communication networks and new PCBA for various robotic applications
• Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accuratefunctionality
• Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release as our fleet of robot grows
• Work closely with the hardware and controls team to specify hardware actuation, sensing requirements and influence electronics designs

• 2+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
• Proficiencyin C, familiarity with Python is a plus
• Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
• Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, PWM, SPIand I2C, ethernet and CAN
• Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing
• Experience working with the physical and data link layers of ethernet and/or other communication protocols

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 - $390,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits