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Robotics Software Engineer, Optimus Connectivity

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer for the Optimus Foundations Team to help develop low latency and highly reliably connectivity to the bot. The role involves embedded software design and development of wireless systems across cellular (LTE and 5G), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies for Optimus. The position requires working closely with cross-functional teams. Ability to work independently, and creatively solving challenging design problems is of paramount importance. This position involves working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with tight timing constraints.

What You'll Do
  • Contribute to Tesla's Cellular wireless connectivity stack (LTE/5G)
  • Develop telemetry and analytics platform enabling data collection, analysis and visualization of data reported from the fleet
  • Contribute to test automation frameworks to validate existing and new connectivity features
  • Provide support to QA, manufacturing, and other software teams
  • Contribute to rapid prototyping and evaluation of Tesla's next generation wireless platforms. Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization

What You'll Bring
  • Experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Exceptional programming skills in C/C , Linux OS, and Python/Shell scripting
  • Good understanding of Embedded Systems and OS concepts
  • Good understanding of networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
  • Familiarity with wireless technologies (Cellular/WiFi/Bluetooth/BLE)

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:

  • 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
    Expected Compensation
    $132,000 - $300,000/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 : $132,000 - $300,000

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