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# Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms, Vehicle Software

- **Company:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $140,000 - $300,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Application Testing, Assembly Language, Automation of Tests, Static Program Analysis, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Firmware, Fuzz Testing, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Software, Toolchain, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Software Verification
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-firmware-platforms-vehicle-software-palo-alto-ca--f204bdfb-a90b-44a3-863e-617860887d80

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Firmware, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Realtime Operating System, C Programming Language, Manufacturing, * Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software

 * Proficiency in C
 * Fluent in software fundamentals including software design for maintainability
 * Experience with embedded microprocessor toolchains and debuggers
 * Controls software and algorithm development
 * Test-driven development and familiarity with developer-driven automated testing
 * Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
 * Understanding of physics and basic electronics principles, preferred
 * Experience with at least one assembly language, preferred
 * Familiarity with static analysis, fuzzing, or other advanced testing/verification tools, preferred

## Description

As a member of the Firmware Platforms team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code running on the processors at the heart of Tesla products. Join a team of engineers building the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting-edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most challenging problems in embedded software and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy. At Tesla, you will develop and maintain the core infrastructure that enables Over-The-Air updates for Tesla s embedded components.

 * Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
 * Specify, design, and implement new functionality for embedded subsystems
 * Design the software architecture and firmware implementation through integration, test, and high-volume manufacturing