Software Integration Engineer, Self-Driving Drive Systems

What to Expect

The Drive Interface Firmware team is looking for an experienced Software Integration Engineer to be the subject matter expert on everything related to Self-Driving for the Drive Inverter and Drive Interface. You will be responsible for interfacing various Autonomous Self-Driving functions (such as driverless state machine, Smart Shift, Autopark, Actually Smart Summon, and others) and Autonomous safety functions (automatic emergency braking, object aware acceleration limiting, etc.) to vehicle propulsion controls. 

Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable Engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most ambiguous and challenging problems in the embedded software space and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy. 

What You’ll Do

• Own the propulsion interface firmware between the Powertrain and Self-Driving
• Implement state machines, control logic, alerts, and diagnostics
• Investigate improvements such as removing latencies and jerk or increasing uptime and reliability
• Development of real-time embedded software that implements control and safety management of the drive inverter, especially as it relates to the interface with Self-Driving
• Collaborate with the Drive Inverter, Self-Driving, Motor, Braking, Controls, and HV Systems Mechanical/Electrical design teams to support the development of technical requirements, conduct safety analyses, design interfaces, and assist in system validation and integration
• Involved in full life-cycle firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release to our growing fleet of vehicles

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Proficiency in C/C++
• Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
• Experience with designing robust, multi-ECU control systems
• Experience in developing safety-critical FW, familiarity with ISO 26262, preferred
• Experience with unit testing and static analysis tools, preferred
• Familiarity with MISRA C, preferred
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins), preferred
• Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), preferred

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.

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