Software in the Loop Development Engineer, Optimus

Tesla's Optimus firmware team is growing, and we are looking to hire a Software in the Loop (SIL) Development Engineer to take ownership of architecting, building, and maintaining SIL infrastructure for joint and hand controllers. This work will enable the team to develop validation test suites that can be run on CI infrastructure and ship software releases to our growing robot fleet with high confidence.
This role involves creating virtual versions of embedded systems to safely test code changes, as well as virtualizing hardware components such as sensors, actuators, and communication drivers and integrate these virtual components with existing models and a custom-built rust-based simulation engine. You will have the opportunity to build the infrastructure from scratch, enable test development and drive its future development.
Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to disrupt the field of automation and change the way the world interacts with robots.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual targets of our embedded codebase for existing and new microcontroller platforms
• Virtualize sensors and ASICs that we interface with for sensing and actuation
• Virtualize communication drivers (CAN, ethernet) that are used to communicate between subsystems
• Integrate virtual targets with rust-based simulation engine
• Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety critical joint controls firmware
• Working with internal customers to plan new features, use cases and integrations for the software in the loop platform
• Continuously analyze and advocate for improving regression test suite coverage

Requirements

• 2-5+ years of relevant experience in embedded development or test automation
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Excellent proficiency in Python, C, C++ (Rust Knowledge is a plus)
• Experience with communication technologies - SPI, i2C, UART CAN and Ethernet
• Experience with real-time operating systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team
• Knowledge and experience with automation and build tools is a plus, ex. Jenkins, Docker, SCons
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration

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

$120,000 - $318,000/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.