Sr. Software Engineer, Megapack

Sr. Software EngineerTesla Energy is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to join a small team responsible for a system software for Megapack.

Megapack is Tesla's fastest-growing product: it's proving increasingly critical to supporting today's unprecedented load growth from electrification and new AI datacenters. Our small team ensures the software glue holding everything together is reliable, secure, and scalable for our current and upcoming industrial storage products.We build solutions for firmware updates, advanced commissioning and diagnostic tools, the full stack of site networking (network switch firmware, high performance secure control communications, site network architecture), and other middleware. We are looking for candidates experienced with a diverse range of topics, including embedded Linux, new hardware bring-up, containerization, and general system software.

Background in low-latency and real-time Linux systems is particularly helpful, but most of all we're looking for people with high capacity and ability to ramp up in whatever topic is needed. Strong systems-programming knowledge and excellent debugging skills are critical to be successful in this role.ResponsibilitiesDrivers and tooling for custom secure/high-performance communication protocolsFirmware for embedded network switchesOver-the-air firmware updatersOn-device diagnostic toolsMiddleware/microservice orchestration and managementBoard bring-up and new firmware development for upcoming productsClosely work with teams across the company, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Applications, QA, Validation and ManufacturingRequirements5+ years' experience developing for Linux-based embedded systems or other system softwareComfortable debugging hardware issuesCan read and interpret system schematicsProficient in a systems programming language - C, C++, and/or Rust (Rust preferred)Working knowledge of embedded communication protocols and technologies such as i2c, SPI, CAN, UDS, Ethernet, tcp/udp, ipv6, protobuf/grpc, etc.Experience with containers and container orchestration (docker/podman, docker-compose, etc.)Experience writing and understanding technical specificationsCompensation & 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 $168,000 - $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.