What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer, Audio Systems, Software Platforms position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
As a member of the Audio Firmware Development team, you will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code running on the processors delivering Tesla's renowned audio system. 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. Built from the ground up, you will support firmware in systems including drivers, DSPs, Linux and frameworks delivering user facing features such as Autopilot Siren Detection, Active Road Noise Reduction and Optimus conversations.
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 on hardware through integration, test and high volume manufacturing
- Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization
- Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements
What You'll Bring
- Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
- Proficiency in C
- Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
- Experience with the embedded microprocessor tools
- Controls software and algorithm development
- Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
- Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
- Understanding of physics and basic principles, preferred
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
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 benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
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 - $355,920