Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Firmware Engineer - SI Linux Systems

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

An engineering degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
Strong C and C++ skills.
Experience with microcontroller firmware development, including bare-metal and/or real-time operating systems.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement firmware for embedded subsystems.
Bring up, configure, and optimize Ethernet and PCIe switch application-specific integrated circuits for high-bandwidth, low-latency communication between compute nodes.
Create robust system software architectures that handle inter-process communication and data transport across compute nodes.
Enable secure boot and updates for a variety of platforms.
Build telemetry and monitoring solutions for platform health and performance.
Drive technical requirements for next-generation autonomous system hardware and firmware.
Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up, validation, and debugging of new platforms.
Maintain high code quality through testing, documentation, and code reviews.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Ethernet, PCIe, and NVLink switch configuration, networking protocols, or switch software development kits/application programming interfaces.
Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking, including Precision Time Protocol and traffic-shaping standards.
Experience with hardware debugging tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	278582
Type	Full-time

Job Description

We're seeking a firmware engineer to join our SI Linux Systems team, working on low-level embedded software that powers our autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and server inference platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy mission-critical firmware for microcontrollers, Ethernet, PCIe switches and other platform subsystems. You will get to work on some of the most advanced SI platforms in the world, shipping software that powers autonomous systems at scale.

Job Responsibilities

Design and implement firmware for embedded subsystems
Bring up, configure, and optimize Ethernet, PCIe switch ASICs for high-bandwidth, low-latency communication between compute nodes
Create robust system software architectures that handle inter-process communication and data transport across compute nodes
Enable secure boot and updates for a variety of platforms
Build telemetry and monitoring solutions for platform health and performance
Drive technical requirements for next-generation autonomous system hardware and firmware
Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up, validation, and debug of new platforms
Maintain high code quality through testing, documentation, and code reviews

Job Requirements

Engineering degree in a relevant field, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Strong C and C++ skills required
Experience with microcontroller firmware development (bare-metal and/or RTOS)
Familiarity with Ethernet, PCIe, NVLink switch configuration, networking protocols, or switch SDK/APIs preferred
Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking, including PTP and traffic shaping standards are a bonus
Experience with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) preferred
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

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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