Robotics Software Engineer, C++ Generalist, Optimus

Tesla • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

As a Software Engineer within our robotics teams, you will contribute to one of the most advanced Robotics/AI Platforms in the world.
In this role you will work across multiple functions to ensure seamless integration between various subsystems of the robots including the main computer, sensors, motor controllers, telemetry systems, etc. to enable functionality on existing and new robotics platforms. Your work can cover everything from tuning the robots locomotion stack to building the infrastructure that will scale to the entire robot fleet. You will help implement innovative features that leverage the power of Tesla AI. You will define and maintain content and configurations that support smooth functionality across variations of the robot platform.

Requirements

• Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python
• Experience with low-level systems software design concepts
• Experience with communication standards such as CAN, ethercat and ethernet
• Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) a plus
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Humanoid robot software stack
• Bring up software and hardware for new robotics platforms
• Define requirements for specific functionality and coordinate with relevant subsystem owners, manufacturing, user interface and other teams
• Develop and iterate on new functionality and test it through simulation and on-hardware execution
• Leverage functionality from Tesla’s vehicles and autonomy systems to the benefit of robotics platform

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees