Controls Software Engineer, Residential Energy Products

Job Description

Tesla Energy is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to design and build the control stack for residential energy products.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Experience with software development in systems languages (e.g. C, C++, Rust), preferably for real-time controls systems
• Experience with controls system fundamentals and modeling
• Familiarity with grid and/or microgrid operation as well as safety and compliance standards (UL 1741, IEEE 1547, etc.) for grid-connected power electronics is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, product, and compliance teams to define requirements for control behaviors
• Develop control models of residential systems in simulations (Matlab/Simulink)
• Implement control algorithms and integration tests (SiL, HiL) in software
• Perform hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of control algorithms on residential hardware
• Support safety/compliance testing

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.