Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure, High Voltage Systems

Electric vehicle and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric cars, battery energy storage, and solar panels.
$120,000 - $300,000
Embedded
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
Automotive

Description For Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure, High Voltage Systems

Tesla is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Simulation Infrastructure team focusing on High Voltage Systems. This role represents a unique intersection of software engineering and electrical engineering, where you'll develop cutting-edge simulations to accelerate the development of new products and features for Tesla vehicles.

As a member of this innovative team, you'll be at the forefront of Tesla's vehicle software development, working on features and products before the actual hardware exists. Your work will directly impact the company's ability to rapidly prototype and validate new technologies for their growing fleet of electric vehicles.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with complex electrical and electrochemical systems, developing scalable software solutions that simulate these systems accurately. You'll be responsible for creating and enhancing battery and hardware models, ensuring simulations accurately represent real-world conditions. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, contributing to requirements development and test plans for new features and algorithms.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in both software development and electrical engineering concepts. You'll need proficiency in C++ and Python, along with experience in firmware engineering or embedded systems. Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and experience with control systems would be advantageous.

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $300,000, medical coverage with zero payroll deduction, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase options. The company's commitment to sustainable transportation and energy makes this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a significant impact in the automotive industry while working with cutting-edge technology.

Working at Tesla's Palo Alto location, you'll be part of a dedicated and highly skilled team of engineers, contributing to the development of next-generation electric vehicles. This role offers excellent growth potential and the chance to work on challenging problems at the intersection of software and electrical engineering.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure, High Voltage Systems

  • Design scalable solutions to support simulating and testing software for a growing fleet of vehicle products
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop requirements and test plans for new features and algorithms
  • Develop scalable software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) infrastructure
  • Develop and enhance existing battery and hardware models
  • Design simulation frameworks and models for cross-team use

Requirements For Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure, High Voltage Systems

Python
Linux
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in firmware engineering or embedded systems
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python or other scripting languages
  • Strong software fundamentals
  • Experience testing, debugging, and working directly with hardware (preferred)
  • Experience with control systems (preferred)
  • Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink and modeling electrical systems (preferred)

Benefits For Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure, High Voltage Systems

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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