Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Software Engineer - C++ Generalist, SI Systems & Infrastructure

Systems Software EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience programming C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20).
Experience with performant software design, object-oriented C++, compiler design, and/or lower-level C code.
A degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ code underpinning the FSD and Optimus software suite, potentially working on high-frame-rate camera and vision stack code, image compression libraries, high-performance inter-process communication data buffers, image and raw-data logging and telemetry code, or evaluation/replay software.
Optimize hardware resource usage and leverage custom hardware components where appropriate.
Advocate for best coding practices within the group and build tools that help engineers write better code, such as performance and memory tracking tools.
Generalize software frameworks when necessary while accounting for the potential bottleneck of excessive abstraction.

Desired Qualifications

Experience or familiarity with computer vision, machine learning, and related software concepts.
Proficiency developing software on a Linux host for embedded Linux targets, including cross-compilation.
Experience with at least one of the following: imaging software, CUDA/OpenCL, SIMD, multithreading, Linux system software (POSIX, etc.), or computer vision.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	278581
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Tesla uniquely builds foundational Super Intellegnece that moves beyond pixels and through the physical world — delivering this at scale requires general-purpose robots (Robotaxis & Optimus) capable of navigating complex environments with high precision. Every millisecond counts, as rapid perception & decision-making enables swift responses to dynamic conditions. This is where our Foundations team comes in — we combine low-level software techniques with modern C++ code to optimize the latency, throughput, and memory of our onboard camera & vision stack. Our work directly enhances both the safety & efficacy of Full-Self-Driving (FSD) as well as humanoid dexterity; this is key to expanding the Robotaxi fleet globally and advancing Optimus' ability to perform intricate real-time tasks with near-human accuracy.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Write, debug and maintain robust C/C++ code underpinning the entire FSD & Optimus software suite; depending on needs and your interests/skills, you might work on code related to our high frame rate camera & vision stack, design low memory footprint image compression libraries, implement high performance inter-process communication data buffers, improve/extend our image & raw data logging/telemetry code, or make our evaluation/replay software more stable and performant
Optimize hardware resources usage, leverage custom hardware components where appropriate
Advocate for best coding practices amongst the group, build tools helping engineers to write better code (for instance, performance/memory tracking)
Generalize software frameworks when necessary while keeping in mind that too much abstraction can sometimes become a bottleneck

Job Requirements

Experience programming C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20)
Experience or familiarity with Computer Vision, Machine Learning & related software concepts a plus
Experience with performant software design, object-oriented C++, compiler design and/or hardcore lower-level C code
Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) a plus
Experience with at least one of the following preferred: imaging software, Cuda/OpenCL, SIMD, multithreading, Linux system software (posix etc.), & computer vision
Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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