Embedded Software Engineer, Body Controls Firmware

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, ComputerScienceor the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability
• Proficiencyin C
• Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
• Experience with embedded microprocessor tools
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
• Familiarity with MISRA C, preferred
• Controls software and algorithm development, preferred
• RTOS or bare-metal embedded development, preferred

140000 - 300000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Nov 04, 2026 What to Expect

The Body Controls team develops the firmware, sensing, and control systems that bring Tesla vehicles to life. You’ll be at the forefront of self-driving technology, defining user behaviors and reimagining how people engage with our next-generation fully autonomous vehicle platform. Your work ensures computer vision systems continuously see the world through clean lenses, doors respond seamlessly to user interactions, and interior lighting creates customizable ambiance. You’ll also contribute to scaling our Semi truck program, tackling unique technical challenges in pneumatic systems, driver comfort, high-volume manufacturing, and more. We create the embedded software that powerseverytactile interaction customers have with their vehicles.

This is a small, passionate, fast-moving team where your work directly shapes the customer experience. Join a group of deeply knowledgeable engineers who build some of the most robust and safety-critical embedded systems in the industry, usingcutting-edgedevelopment tools and practices to deliver exceptional reliability and performance. What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
• Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
• Designthe softwarearchitecture and firmware implementation
• Own firmware through life cycle from prototype to high-volume production
• Develop software tests and collaborate with validation teams
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization
• Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements, 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

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.

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