Sr. Embedded Engineer, Infotainment Platforms, Vehicle Software
What To Expect
Imagine the fully autonomous future where nobody has to drive—unless for fun—and every car can earn money for the owner. This autonomous future means flawless communications with Autopilot HW / SW to deliver critical driving visualizations, simultaneously supporting an ever-richer suite of entertainment and productivity features for passengers—like theater on wheels, providing immersive media experiences. Tesla's Software Platform team builds the foundational operating system that powers the in-vehicle experience on top of open-source base components like the Linux kernel and Coreboot. We are responsible for the core components—the kernel, bootchain, drivers, and low-level services—that enable Tesla's entire software ecosystem.
What You'll Do
- Extract every bit of performance out of the hardware using first principles
- Leverage latest upstream technologies to unlock new visual experiences
- Develop and integrate tooling to identify optimization opportunities across the stack
- Identify and execute on stability improvements as we scale the fleet
- Bring-up next generation hardware
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to best practices for high-quality embedded software development
What You'll Bring
Significant Embedded Linux experience in productionExcellent C / C++ coding skillsStrong Linux Kernel fundamentalsExperience with Linux graphics technologies (Wayland, Mesa3D, DRM)Contributions to the Linux Kernel or other open source projects, preferredExperience with Graphics APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL)Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional abilityBenefits
Compensation and 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
$164,480 - $433,680 / 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.
Senior levels / Employment details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and UtilitiesGet notified about new Senior Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA.
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