November 19, 2024

Brakes Software Integration Engineer, Chassis Systems

Mid • On-site

$120,000 - $252,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

The Chassis Systems Team is looking for a Brakes Software Integration Engineer. The brake system is safety critical, essential for stable longitudinal and lateral controls, and provides highly available braking functions for autonomy. You will work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, systems, and software teams to drive vehicle level and brake system software requirements. You will work with internal stakeholders like Self-Driving, Drive Motors, Low-Voltage teams, and external suppliers to implement these requirements and roll features into production. You will also interact with Homologation, Manufacturing, and Service engineering teams across continents in North America, Europe, and Asia. 

As a Brakes Software Integration Engineer, you will wear multiple hats; from writing requirements, prototyping software in-vehicle, managing supplier firmware releases, and developing test approaches for production.  You will be challenged to bridge the gap between traditional supplier software development processes and a high velocity iterative vehicle software life cycle. Come join a team of driven, hard-working, and talented engineers, to make these systems a reality. 

What You’ll Do
  • Own brake system components, firmware, and feature roadmaps 
  • Define system and component level software requirements and test criteria 
  • Implement interfaces, prototype vehicle software, test in-vehicle, and arrive at system functional and performance requirements 
  • Investigate improvements such as removing latencies, improving accuracy, improving control smoothness, increasing uptime and reliability 
  • Perform safety analyses, audit supplier safety posture, and ensure safety and homologate compliance of brake system software 
  • Represent brake system development for program decisions, escalate supplier constraints, and lead firmware development and release readiness reviews
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability 
  • Relevant domain experience in brake systems, chassis systems, supplier management, tier-1 automotive supplier or software management 
  • Experience with networked micro-controllers, CAN or other vehicle networking protocols 
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins) is preferred  
  • Experience in developing safety-critical or mission-critical software is preferred  
  • Experienced in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability is preferred  
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)
  • 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

    Expected Compensation

    $120,000 - $252,000/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.