As a member of the Firmware Platforms team at Tesla, you will develop high-quality embedded code for electric vehicles and energy solutions. This role involves designing and implementing functionality for embedded subsystems, optimizing performance, and collaborating with a team of engineers to solve complex challenges in embedded software.

• 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

• 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
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization
• Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

• 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.