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Software Engineer, Connectivity, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer for the Optimus Connectivity Team to help develop low latency and highly reliable connectivity to the bot. The role involves embedded software design and development across system layers, with an emphasis on performance, stability, and efficiency. You will help build the foundational infrastructure that supports autonomy workloads, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do
  • Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C software for the Optimus software stack; this may include components such as high-frame rate camera and vision stacks, GPU kernels, low-memory footprint libraries, high-performance inter-process communication buffers, telemetry and logging code, or evaluation/replay software improvements

  • Develop and maintain networking stacks and protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related foundational connectivity components

  • Optimize hardware resource usage and leverage custom hardware components where appropriate

  • Contribute to test automation frameworks to validate existing and new connectivity features

  • Advocate for best coding practices, and build tools to help engineers write better, more performant code (for instance, performance/memory tracking)

  • Generalize software frameworks as necessary while balancing abstraction with performance considerations


What You'll Bring
  • Experience programming in C/C , including modern C standards (C 14/17/20)

  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.

  • Experience with low-level systems software, OS concepts, and system performance optimization

  • Proficient developing software on a Linux host, with experience in cross-compilation and embedded Linux targets a plus

  • Experience or familiarity with multithreading, system software (POSIX), SIMD, or GPU programming (CUDA/OpenCL) is a plus

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical software engineering experience


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 - $330,000/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 - $330,000

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