Embedded Software Engineer, Optimus

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Tesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks for manufacturing and logistics. Our robot is an electro-mechanically actuated autonomous bi-pedal robot. We are looking for Firmware Engineers to lead architecture, development and validation of embedded firmware for systems on Tesla Bot, enabling our Tesla Bot to perform locomotion and manipulation. In this role, you will work closely with the electronics, actuator design, controls, and integration teams to architect, implement and test high performance, safety critical firmware over the full product life cycle. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to disrupt the field of automation and change the way the world interacts with robots. You will develop embedded systems using innovative software development tools and practices. You will use your creativity to solve some of the most challenging problems in the embedded software space.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in C, familiarity with MISRA C and Python are a plus 
Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior 
Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM , SPI and I2C
Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing

Responsibilities

Development of real-time embedded software that implements control and safety management of the Tesla Bot actuators
Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionality
Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release as our fleet of robot grows
Work closely with the hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements

Benefits

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program