Firmware Integration Engineer, Supercharger

The Supercharger Firmware Team is looking for a motivated Firmware Integration Engineer to bring the next generation of Supercharger products through manufacturing and to the market. The successful applicant will join a team of knowledgeable engineers and solve challenging problems in the charging products space. The engineer will collaborate closely with hardware, manufacturing, and firmware teams to design firmware and automation solutions for the testing of our product on the manufacturing line and in the field to ensure high quality products reach our customers. The candidate will show outstanding technical and organizational skills and be passionate about bringing sustainable energy to the world. High level collaboration and communication skills are critical to this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug software written in Python and C/C++ for the testing of our products in the factory and during commissioning in the field
• Design robust and exhaustive test procedures for high voltage power electronics, thermal actuation, and safety subsystems
• Design ultra-reliable, cost-effective, and time-sensitive manufacturing test processes capable of high-volume and high-quality production output
• Collaborate with validation teams to develop firmware integration regression test strategies
• Hands-on debugging of product test failures through analysis of CAN traces, Linux debug logs, using oscilloscopes, etc.
• Integration of software with test equipment on the production line
• Author product test specification of commercial charging products for ultra-reliable, cost-effective, and time-sensitive coverage at each step in the assembly process

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in embedded development or test automation
• Degree in Computer Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Experience writing software in Python, C/C++, Go or equivalent programming languages, version control (Git), continuous integration, and automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker)
• Experience shipping code, receiving feedback, and being relentless ensuring customer experience is positive
• Experience reading electronic circuit schematics, documenting software design, and robust specifications
• Experience writing unit tests and practicing test-driven development
• Keen understanding of physics and executing first principles in design and development
• Excellent communication skills, problem solving, being available, and accountable
• Resilient, proactive, and positive in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts

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

$133,440 - $200,160/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.