Embedded Engineer, Actuators, Chassis Systems

Embedded Software Engineer For Actuator Control DevelopmentThe Chassis Systems team is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer for actuator control development. As an Embedded Developer on the team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality software that controls various actuators on the vehicle which influence longitudinal, vertical, and lateral vehicle dynamics. You will be challenged to write efficient, safe, and robust code that works seamlessly across multiple vehicle platforms and follows first principles.

Your will integrate various sensors and motor controls and realize safety mechanisms on embedded targets. You will also drive design decisions on the vehicle electrical architecture, microcontroller selection, software architecture, and PCB design. Come join an industry-defining software team that strives to build the safest and most performant vehicle control systems.ResponsibilitiesDevelop high-quality, safety-critical software for the RTOS, sensor and motor actuation driversPerform hands-on hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and code optimizationPerform bench and PCB-in-the-loop testing for verification of developed softwareMake performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirementsDesign appropriate abstractions to allow code reuse across different vehicle platformsSpecify vehicle sensor, actuator, and computational performance requirementsRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional abilityProficiency in CFamiliarity with MISRA C and Python are a plusHands-on experience with microcontroller peripherals such as ADCs, CAN, GPIOs, PWM, and SPIExperience working with electrical schematics and understanding circuit behaviorExperience working with sensors and digital signal processingExperience working with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Experience working with PID controllers and other control loops is a plusKnowledge of build systems (SCons, Bazel, Buck) are a plusCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $120,000 - $396,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.