Sr. Firmware Engineer, Sensing

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years prior experience in embedded systems, software engineering (or similar role)
• Experience working with Linux systems
• Ability to develop and debug multi-threaded Python code
• Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactions
• Experience developing tests with reusable and robust code
• Ability to develop test guidelines from specifications
• Experience communicating with hardware over common interfaces (e.g. UART, CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet)
• Working knowledge of application-level firmware development (e.g. RTOS, I/O, interrupts)
• Technical understanding of development tools, source control, and continuous integration build systems, e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines

paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Sep 15, 2026 What to Expect Tesla’sSensingTeam is seeking an exceptionalSoftwareDevelopmentEngineer todevelopthe frameworks and infrastructure that validate the current and next generation of Tesla products.The SensingTeam works onsensorsinside of Tesla vehicles that perform safety-critical functions. You will build and maintain the automated tools and test infrastructure that ensure we deliverhigh-quality, robust, and reliable software acrossall ofthese functions.With Tesla’s fleet spanning millions of vehicles, your work will prove that theSensingTeam’sworkholdsup not just in the lab, but at scale in the real world. Join a team of engineers who solve challenging problems in embedded software by prioritizing automated validation-building test systems that scale with the product and catch issues before they ever reach a vehicle. What You’ll Do

• Own the HIL and SIL validation systems of safety-critical sensors in the vehicle
• Define the automation infrastructure for Sensing Team validation systems
• Maintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructure
• Design and coordinate bring up of automated test fixtures
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop scenarios, test cases, and write test code to test sensors using hardware- and software-in-the-loop testing environments
• Work cross-functionally to investigate issues and validate fixes
• Own validation sign-off for software releases
• Write and debug embedded C firmware to enable functionality required for sensor validation, 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 $120,000 - $396,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits