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Software Engineer, Linux Software Platforms

Job CategoryVehicle Software
LocationPALO ALTO, California
Req. ID226922
Job TypeFull-time
What to Expect

Tesla's Software Platforms team provides the foundation on which the in-vehicle user experience is built. We build the Software Platform (Kernel, bootchain, drivers, and lower level userspace platform services) for our innovative Infotainment hardware. This includes high resolution touch displays, high-definition audio, Bluetooth/WIFI/cellular connectivity, USB, cameras, all connected to high performance multi-core processors and GPUs. Our software is based on Linux, GNU toolchain, buildroot, and other open-source projects, delivering the security, capability, and performance demanded by our user experience.

What You’ll Do
  • Write well structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code
  • Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
  • Tailor and deploy software tools, processes and metrics
  • Use existing available hardware in innovative ways to solve problems
  • Board bringup and hardware design validation 
  • Deploy software incrementally to meet very fast paced development
  • Develop software tests and continuous integration for your code
  • Support factory provisioning, test, and improvements
  • Assess and document new product feasibility
What You’ll Bring
  • Significant software/firmware development experience in production
  • Significant Embedded Linux and/or Android development experience in production
  • Strong Linux system fundamentals
  • Experience developing device drivers
  • Excellent C/C++ coding skills
  • Strong build, debug, and test skills
  • Comfortable using hardware debug tools (DMM, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and software debug tools (GDB, KGDB, JTAG)
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with board /chip bringup, 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

    $111,200 - $433,680/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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