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Embedded Engineer, Body Controls, Vehicle Software

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026
What to Expect
The Body Controls Firmware team develops the firmware, sensing, and control systems for the mechatronics in Tesla vehicles. They design and implement the software that powers falcon wing doors, seats, liftgates, windows, latches, wipers, mirrors, interior and exterior lighting, and numerous other sensors and small motors throughout the vehicle. This small, passionate, and fast-moving team plays a critical role in delivering seamless functionality and an exceptional user experience.

Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices.


What You'll Do
  • Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment

  • Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems

  • Design the software architecture and firmware implementation

  • Own firmware through life cycle from prototype to high-volume production

  • Develop software tests and collaborate with validation teams

  • Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization

  • Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements


What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability

  • Proficiency in C

  • Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability

  • Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design

  • Experience with embedded microprocessor tools

  • Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts

  • Familiarity with MISRA C, preferred

  • Controls software and algorithm development, preferred

  • RTOS or bare-metal embedded development, preferred


Compensation 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:

  • 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 Aetna 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
    Expected Compensation
    $133,440 - $292,800/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.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $133,440 - $292,800

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