What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer, Energy Products position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
Tesla Energy is looking for a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to join a small team responsible for energy management and control applications. We are looking for candidates experienced with embedded Linux such as new hardware bring-up, bootloaders, porting drivers for various peripherals, and general system software for telemetry and connectivity management. Background in low-latency and real-time systems is particularly interesting, but most of all we're looking for people with high capacity and ability to ramp up in whatever topic is needed. Strong C knowledge and excellent debugging skills are critical to be successful in this role.
What You'll Do
- Deliver high quality system-level software for various embedded Linux controllers to manage connectivity, telemetry, OTA updates, etc.
- Bootloader development, board bring-up, and porting of new drivers for hardware enablement on Linux platforms
- Packaging and build system integration of various software components
- Define new hardware requirements
- Closely work with teams across the company, Hardware, Applications, QA, Validation and Manufacturing
- Collaborate with validation teams to develop test strategies and test plans
What You'll Bring
- 5 years' experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded systems using Linux
- Experience developing system software on embedded Linux platforms for connectivity, telemetry, and OTA update management
- Comfortable with debugging hardware issues
- Familiar with SoC level software development (ARM Cortex-A, PPC, x86 or other architectures)
- Can read and interpret system schematics
- Proficient in C and/or C
- Working knowledge of embedded networking protocols such as CAN, RS-485, ModBus, and Ethernet
- Working knowledge of wireless communication standards such as WiFi, ZigBee, Thread, BLE, LTE
- Familiarity with embedded Linux security fundamentals such as secure boot, PKI, hardware key storage
- Experience writing and understanding technical specifications
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
$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.