What to Expect Tesla's Robotics Software Engineering team designs and develops robotic controls and fleet management systems for manufacturing, material flow, and logistics use cases. This includes managing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRSs), and conveyor systems.We are seeking a software engineer to drive new features and improvements for both onboard robot controllers and server-side fleet management systems, while also addressing sustaining engineering needs. The team operates in Fremont, CA, and Austin, TX, with up to 15% travel to Tesla factories worldwide for onsite support during project launches.This position can be located in Palo Alto, CA or Austin, TX.
What You'll Do
- Develop, maintain, and enhance algorithms and models for perception, navigation, safety, and fleet management of autonomous mobile robots
- Own the end-to-end design, implementation and testing of features, from early prototypes to production release
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and integrate them into the engineering design cycle
- Support production deployments by identifying, debugging, and resolving issues to ensure system uptime
What You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience2+ years of experience developing and debugging real-time, multithreaded system software using C / C++ on Linux-based platforms, preferably in mobile robotics applicationsExpertise in software fundamentals, including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and testingExperience with high-performance web applications or data platforms is a plusStrong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skillsPreferred experience with backend technologies such as Golang, GraphQL, NATS, Kafka, gRPC, and SQL, as well as DevOps tools including CI / CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitHubAbility to travel up to 15% of the timeCompensation and Benefits Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 $120,000 - $210,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.