What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Embedded Firmware Development Engineer position at Tesla?
The Tesla's Sensing Team is looking for a stellar Senior Embedded Firmware Development Engineer with an expertise in developing real-time embedded software implementing highly advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms using C / C and with scripting / tooling using Matlab / Python etc. The main responsibility of this role is to deliver a high-quality, robust, rigorously tested, and maintainable production grade embedded application firmware for various systems covering various sensors in a car assisting the autopilot system. The candidate should be able to use embedded system tools and troubleshoot and debug hard issues using the first principles. The candidate is also expected to get their hands dirty in the details of their sub-systems - digging through source code, root causing issues and proposing solutions to complex problems, as well as testing prototype firmware implementations in-lab as well as in-vehicle. More than half of the development time is spent on performing rigorous testing and validation of SW.
Responsibilities
- Develop and automate test and verification / validation involving building test suite from scratch to continuous regression using Matlab / Python / C and C
- Design, development, and analysis of system and software architectures for various sensing systems
- Writing, testing, and debugging embedded FW developed using C / C running on target devices
- Evaluate various existing and new sensor technologies for next generation sensor systems by bringing up prototype software and testing in lab
- Hands-on testing work such as testing of sensor systems in laboratory and in-car drives
- Writing software requirements, test cases, reviewing requirements and code, etc.
- Mentoring other team members and interns
- Collaborate with a broad range of cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, program management, and senior leadership
Requirements
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 :
2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
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.
Salary : $133,440 - $292,800
