Tesla Bot Firmware EngineerTesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks.We are looking for firmware engineers to develop embedded platform drivers and application layer code for various robotics applications on our TeslaBot platform. In this role, you will develop scalable drivers to interface with an ASIC or bring up a new communication protocol or optimize existing drivers to improve performance or write application-level modules to achieve a specific function on a given subsystem.The robotics firmware team is small, passionate, and fast moving. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of scalable real-time embedded software that implements sensing, control and safety management of the Tesla Bot subsystemsBring up new sensors, communication networks, power and battery systems, and new boards for various robotic applicationsDevelop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionalityBe involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release as our fleet of robot growsWork closely with the hardware team to specify sensing, power delivery, battery and charging requirements and influence electronics designsRequirements2+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software developmentDegree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experienceProficiency in C, familiarity with Python is a plusExperience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behaviorKnowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, PWM, SPI, I2C and CAN, data link layers like Ethernet or other communication protocolsExperience working with sensors and digital signal processingFamiliarity with RTOS and multicore application designExperience with MISRA C or other safety-critical coding standards, power management, battery, and power budgeting is 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$140,000 - $390,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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