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# Embedded Software Engineer, Charging

- **Company:** Tesla
- **Location:** Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Protocol Buffers, Network Protocols, Real-Time Operating Systems, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/jobdetail/15158-2026274650-S

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
 * 5+ years of professional firmware development experience
 * Capable of delivering top quality C and C++ code in a real time embedded environment with significant multithreaded and RTOS experience
 * Experience with peripheral interfacing (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, PWM) and networking protocols (TCP, IP, UDP). Desired experience with Protobuf and UDS
 * Must be comfortable with hands-on lab work (including the use of scopes/logic analyzers, CAN tools, soldering irons, etc. as needed to support integration)
 * Strong software fundamentals including architecture design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
 * Desired to have experience implementing firmware for power conversion, thermal controls, battery management, or other highly physical product implementations
 * Needs to have a test-driven mentality, where unit testing, validation plans, and quality are second nature
 * Passion for solving challenging problems and ability to break down problems to efficiently get things done

## Description

* Implement firmware for embedded systems components within our Superchargers
 * Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time firmware in C and C++
 * Responsible for hands-on bring-up of products accelerating them through manufacturing to scale
 * Develop CI tests (unit test, SIL, HIL, etc.) to validate component and system functionality
 * Deliver optimized solutions co-designed between firmware and hardware teams meeting aggressive schedules that Supercharge our fleet


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