Firmware Engineer, Silicon Development, Autopilot
Description For Firmware Engineer, Silicon Development, Autopilot
Tesla's Silicon Development team is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their Autopilot division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, developing firmware for various in-house silicon and sensors development projects. The position encompasses the entire firmware stack, from bootloaders and ROM to real-time operating system applications.
As a Firmware Engineer, you'll be part of a team of experienced Embedded Engineers, tackling ambitious challenges in the embedded space. You'll work closely with Hardware teams, engaging in hardware/software codesign to create functional, performant, and reliable systems. The role requires expertise in C programming, embedded systems development, and a strong understanding of microprocessor architectures.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $133,440 to $292,800 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-support benefits.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about embedded systems and autonomous vehicle technology to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, as your work will directly influence the development of Tesla's autonomous driving capabilities.
Responsibilities For Firmware Engineer, Silicon Development, Autopilot
- Develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments including safety critical systems
- Design and support software with high volume manufacturing to scale to hundreds of thousands of units
- Development and debug of firmware in pre-silicon environments
- Support hardware bring-up including low level debug of board and SoC
- Design for manufacturing of embedded systems
Requirements For Firmware Engineer, Silicon Development, Autopilot
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience in embedded development such as robotics, real-time controls, system, or controls software
- Proficiency in C
- Experience debugging embedded systems using tools such as scopes, logic analyzers and debuggers
- Understanding of microprocessor architecture of both ARM and RISC-V families
- Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
- Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
- Proven knowledge working with network protocols preferred
Benefits For Firmware Engineer, Silicon Development, Autopilot
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
