Software Engineer, Generalist, Tesla Bot

$104,000 - $360,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Software Engineer within our robotics teams, you will contribute to one of the most advanced Robotics/AI Platforms in the world. In this role, you will work across multiple functions to ensure seamless integration between various subsystems of the robots including the main computer, sensors, motor controllers, telemetry systems, etc. to enable functionality on existing and new robotics platforms. Your work can cover everything from tuning the robots' locomotion stack to building the infrastructure that will scale to the entire robot fleet. You will help implement innovative features that leverage the power of Tesla AI. You will define and maintain content and configurations that support smooth functionality across variations of the robot platform.

Responsibilities

• Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Humanoid robot software stack
• Bring up software and hardware for new robotics platforms
• Define requirements for specific functionality and coordinate with relevant subsystem owners, manufacturing, user interface and other teams
• Develop and iterate on new functionality and test it through simulation and on-hardware execution
• Leverage functionality from Tesla's vehicles and autonomy systems to the benefit of the robotics platform

Requirements

• Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python
• Experience with embedded systems software design concepts
• Experience with communication standards such as CAN, ethercat and ethernet
• Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) a plus
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Benefits

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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