Software Integration Engineer, Keys & Authentication

Integration EngineerThis Integration Engineer will be responsible for maintaining our leading position in the industry by providing the most seamless vehicle access control experience to our customers. This role will involve evaluating future technologies as well as ensuring current production systems work flawlessly, by collaborating with various cross-functional teams, including design (software, electrical and mechanical), validation, manufacturing, service, and program management. Integration Engineers are responsible for the overall functionality and performance of keys and security systems throughout the product life cycle.

This role will work with various wireless technologies (BLE, UWB, NFC) in combination with iOS, Android, and other custom devices, as well as optimize systems in the context of many vehicle platforms and connected backend services.ResponsibilitiesDesign prototypes to evaluate new technologiesBring-up and debug early software and hardware prototypes through characterizing the systems and ensuring systems perform to requirementsTurn user behaviors and experience for the access control systems into actionable software and hardware requirementsLead software architecture design of access control products and featuresDefine system software and hardware interfacesServe as a system leader to provide technical direction for electrical, software, manufacturing, mechanical design, and service teamsSupport validation teams in developing component and system level test plans to meet product requirementsUnderstand and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment of products or featuresPerform field data analysis to improve design and performance of the systemAnalyze changes to assess impact to systems by summarizing impacted devices, interfaces and process in the hardware and software domainRequirementsDegree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experienceComfortable with Electrical Engineering fundamentalsExperience with low power wireless networks, preferably Bluetooth Low Energy or Ultra Wide BandProficient in PythonStrong C/C++ comprehensionExcellent at hands-on debugging complex systems involving network microprocessorsExperience prototyping embedded systems involving handling hardware and wiringComfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a systemUnderstanding of hardware and software development processesExperience with automotive communication protocols (CAN and LIN), preferredCompensation & 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 - $300,000/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.