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Software Engineer, Firmware Platforms, Vehicle Software

Tesla Motors, Inc.
140000 - 300000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 25, 2026
What to Expect As a member of the Firmware Platforms team, you will deliver high-quality embedded code on the processors at the heart of Tesla's heart of current and future Tesla products-next-generation vehicles, Cybercab robotaxis, Optimus robots, and energy devices. You will take on the hardest embedded problems: bringing up new microcontrollers, low-level debugging and diagnostics, applied cryptography, real-time operating systems, and more. At Tesla, you will help build and maintain the core infrastructure that enables Over-The-Air updates across these platforms, and you will have a direct hand in shipping the firmware that makes unsupervised autonomy real. What You'll Do Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment Specify, design, and implement new functionality for embedded subsystems Design the software architecture and firmware implementation through integration, test, and high-volume manufacturing Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements What You'll Bring Experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software Proficiency in C Fluent in software fundamentals including software design for maintainability Experience with embedded microprocessor toolchains and debuggers Controls software and algorithm development Test-driven development and familiarity with developer-driven automated testing Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts Understanding of physics and basic electronics principles, preferred Experience with at least one assembly language, preferred Familiarity with static analysis, fuzzing, or other advanced testing/verification tools, preferred Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $140,000 - $300,000/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.