Sr. Embedded Firmware Development Engineer

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

The Tesla’s Sensing Team is looking for a stellar Senior Embedded Firmware Development Engineer with an expertise in developing real-time embedded software implementing highly advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms using C/C++ and with scripting/tooling using Matlab/Python etc. The main responsibility of this role is to deliver a high-quality, robust, rigorously tested, and maintainable production grade embedded application firmware for various systems covering various sensors in a car assisting the autopilot system. The candidate should be able to use embedded system tools and troubleshoot and debug hard issues using the first principles. The candidate is also expected to get their hands dirty in the details of their sub-systems – digging through source code, root causing issues and proposing solutions to complex problems, as well as testing prototype firmware implementations in-lab as well as in-vehicle. More than half of the development time is spent on performing rigorous testing and validation of SW.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ coding skills for embedded system development
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Python/Matlab for scripting and testing of embedded systems implementing DSP and ML algorithms, and data analysis
Experience with using real time embedded OS such as FreeRTOS, as well as Linux
Working knowledge of device drivers for microcontroller peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, IRQ, USB, timers, ADCs, DACs, Flash, etc.)
Experience with automotive CAN and CAN-FD interface
Experience working with Docker, GIT, toolchains (GNU, IAR, etc.), bootloaders, linkers scripts
Working knowledge of board bring-up, profiling, JTAG/SWD debugging, Dedi-prog, etc.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic DSP building blocks (FIR, IIR, FFT, etc.) preferred
Ability to troubleshoot hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

Responsibilities

Develop and automate test and verification/validation involving building test suite from scratch to continuous regression using Matlab/Python/C and C++
Design, development, and analysis of system and software architectures for various sensing systems
Writing, testing, and debugging embedded FW developed using C/C++ running on target devices
Evaluate various existing and new sensor technologies for next generation sensor systems by bringing up prototype software and testing in lab
Hands-on testing work such as testing of sensor systems in laboratory and in-car drives
Writing software requirements, test cases, reviewing requirements and code, etc.
Mentoring other team members and interns
Collaborate with a broad range of cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, program management, and senior leadership

Benefits

Along 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 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