Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer, Energy Products

Tesla • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Tesla Energy is looking for a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to join a small team responsible for energy management and control applications. We are looking for candidates experienced with embedded Linux such as new hardware bring-up, bootloaders, porting drivers for various peripherals, and general system software for telemetry and connectivity management. Background in low-latency and real-time systems is particularly interesting, but most of all we’re looking for people with high capacity and ability to ramp up in whatever topic is needed. Strong C knowledge and excellent debugging skills are critical to be successful in this role. Deliver high quality system-level software for various embedded Linux controllers to manage connectivity, telemetry, OTA updates, etc.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded systems using Linux
• Experience developing system software on embedded Linux platforms for connectivity, telemetry, and OTA update management
• Comfortable with debugging hardware issues
• Familiar with SoC level software development (ARM Cortex-A, PPC, x86 or other architectures)
• Can read and interpret system schematics
• Proficient in C and/or C++
• Working knowledge of embedded networking protocols such as CAN, RS-485, ModBus, and Ethernet
• Working knowledge of wireless communication standards such as WiFi, ZigBee, Thread, BLE, LTE
• Familiarity with embedded Linux security fundamentals such as secure boot, PKI, hardware key storage
• Experience writing and understanding technical specifications

Responsibilities

• Bootloader development, board bring-up, and porting of new drivers for hardware enablement on Linux platforms
• Packaging and build system integration of various software components
• Define new hardware requirements
• Closely work with teams across the company, Hardware, Applications, QA, Validation and Manufacturing
• Collaborate with validation teams to develop test strategies and test plans

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

What This Job Offers

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