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Software Integration Engineer, Tesla AI

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
What to Expect

Tesla is a global leader in innovation, driving advancements in autonomous vehicles and humanoid robotics. Our state of the art AI platform powers some of the most sophisticated systems in the world, including Autopilot and our next generation humanoid robot, Optimus.

As an Integration Engineer on the Autonomy team, you'll be working at the intersection of AI, robotics, and systems integration, bringing Tesla's cutting edge technology to life across both vehicle and robotic platforms. This role blends software development, system level problem solving, and cross functional collaboration to ensure seamless performance across our full autonomy stack. You'll work closely with teams spanning hardware, AI, controls, and safety to develop and implement features that push the boundaries of what's possible in autonomous systems.

Your work will also play a vital role in defining and validating safety and reliability specifications for driverless operation. This includes designing fault tolerant mechanisms and building redundant system architectures to mitigate risks and maximize uptime. From early stage prototyping to production deployment, you'll contribute to the development of core features and infrastructure that power autonomy in both Tesla vehicles and robots.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of mobility and intelligent robotics through hands on engineering at the leading edge of AI and automation.


What You'll Do

  • Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C software for the Autopilot and humanoid robot software stack
  • Integrate Autopilot features and controls with user interfaces and other vehicle systems
  • Develop and iterate on new features through simulation, validation, and fleet data analysis
  • Optimize feature effectiveness while minimizing power consumption
  • Provide performance data and constructive feedback to hardware design and manufacturing teams to continuously improve processes and system capabilities
  • Bring up Autonomy features on new vehicle and compute platforms


What You'll Bring

  • Experience developing in C/C , including modern standards (C 14/17/20), multithreading, and Python; familiarity with CUDA or OpenCL is a strong plus
  • Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and real time software design principles
  • Working knowledge of computer vision, machine learning, and their practical applications in real world systems
  • Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, and TCP/IP
  • Proficient in Linux based software development, with additional experience in embedded Linux environments and cross compilation toolchains considered a plus
  • Strong analytical thinking, debugging skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams


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 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
    $140,000 - $360,000/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 : $140,000 - $360,000

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