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Sr. Embedded Firmware Development Engineer

Company:
Tesla
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
Posted:
April 22, 2025
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Description:

The Tesla's Sensing Team is looking for a stellar Senior Embedded Firmware Development Engineer with an expertise in developing real-time embedded software implementing highly advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms using C/C++ and with scripting/tooling using Matlab/Python etc. The main responsibility of this role is to deliver a high-quality, robust, rigorously tested, and maintainable production grade embedded application firmware for various systems covering various sensors in a car assisting the autopilot system. The candidate should be able to use embedded system tools and troubleshoot and debug hard issues using the first principles. The candidate is also expected to get their hands dirty in the details of their sub-systems - digging through source code, root causing issues and proposing solutions to complex problems, as well as testing prototype firmware implementations in-lab as well as in-vehicle. More than half of the development time is spent on performing rigorous testing and validation of SW.

Responsibilities

Develop and automate test and verification/validation involving building test suite from scratch to continuous regression using Matlab/Python/C and C++

Design, development, and analysis of system and software architectures for various sensing systems

Writing, testing, and debugging embedded FW developed using C/C++ running on target devices

Evaluate various existing and new sensor technologies for next generation sensor systems by bringing up prototype software and testing in lab

Hands-on testing work such as testing of sensor systems in laboratory and in-car drives

Writing software requirements, test cases, reviewing requirements and code, etc.

Mentoring other team members and interns

Collaborate with a broad range of cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, program management, and senior leadership Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ coding skills for embedded system development

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Python/Matlab for scripting and testing of embedded systems implementing DSP and ML algorithms, and data analysis

Experience with using real time embedded OS such as FreeRTOS, as well as Linux

Working knowledge of device drivers for microcontroller peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, IRQ, USB, timers, ADCs, DACs, Flash, etc.)

Experience with automotive CAN and CAN-FD interface

Experience working with Docker, GIT, toolchains (GNU, IAR, etc.), bootloaders, linkers scripts

Working knowledge of board bring-up, profiling, JTAG/SWD debugging, Dedi-prog, etc.

Knowledge of basic DSP building blocks (FIR, IIR, FFT, etc.) preferred

Ability to troubleshoot hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$133,440 - $292,800/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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