What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Linux Graphics Engineer, Infotainment Platforms, Vehicle Software position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Imagine the fully autonomous future where nobodyhas todrive-unless for fun-and every car can earn money for the owner. This autonomous future means flawless communications with Autopilot HW/SW to deliver critical driving visualizations, simultaneously supporting an ever-richer suite of entertainment and productivity features for passengers-like theater on wheels, providing immersive media experiences.
Tesla's Software Platforms team provides the foundational operating system that powers the in-vehicle experience. Weare responsible forthe core components (kernel, bootloader, drivers, and otheruserspaceservices) that enable Tesla's infotainment software ecosystem. As Tesla advances towards an autonomous future, smooth,reliableand intuitive on-screen experiences will become critically important. As part of this team, you will be pivotal in improving the graphics aspect of existing and next generation infotainment products.
What You'll Do
- Extract every bit of performance out of the hardware using first principles
- Leverage latest upstream technologies to unlock new visual experiences
- Develop and integrate tooling toidentify optimization opportunities across the stack
- Identifyand execute stability improvements as we scale the fleet
- Bring upnext generation hardware
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to best practices for high-quality embedded software development
What You'll Bring
- Excellent C/C coding skills
- Strong Linux Kernel fundamentals
- Experience with Linux graphics technologies (Wayland, Mesa3D, DRM)
- Significant Embedded Linux experience in production
- Contributions to the Linux Kernel or otheropen source projects, preferred
- Experience with Graphics APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL), preferred
- Experience with system-level Android, 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
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.