Software Engineer, Linux Kernel, Tesla SI

Linux Kernel EngineerAs a Linux Kernel Engineer within the Tesla SI Linux and Sensors team, you will be a key contributor to the system software that powers one of the most advanced and widely deployed SI solutions. You will collaborate closely with both SI silicon and SI software teams, to develop and deploy operating system features that enable a wide range of Tesla SI products, including vehicle autonomy, humanoid robotics, and next-gen inference platforms. Your work will influence both current and future generations of SI silicon and platforms.ResponsibilitiesPre/Post-silicon Linux bring up to mass production of the next generation SI SOCDevelop and maintain Linux device drivers for SI inference hardware accelerators, camera capture, Ethernet, UFS, and PCIEPort and maintain RT Linux Kernel for the custom SI system-on-chipDefine the hardware, software interactions for our next generation fully autonomous car platform, Humanoid Robot and the expanding SI inference use-casesDevelop and bring-up the system software stack that runs on the SI platform and interacts with various sensors in the car, robotDevelop features, system software tools in enhancing the functionality, performance and power of the SI platformsWrite well-structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable codeIntegrate software components into a fully functional software systemRequirementsEngineering Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experienceStrong C-programming skills and Linux Kernel/RTOS experience preferred3+ years of experience developing Linux device drivers for devices like CSI, Ethernet, PCIE or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, NVMeExperience with board or SoC bring-up for ARM64, RISC-V, or x86 based platformsGood software practices such as code review, clean coding style and documentationExcellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skillsExperience with performance analysis and tracing tools such as perf/ftraceExperience with JTAG in any aspect of bring-up, profiling, or debuggingExperience with pre-silicon emulation/simulation environmentsExperience with V4L2, Realtime-Linux is desirableCompensation & 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.

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.