November 19, 2024

Power Electronics Embedded Firmware Engineer, Drive Inverter

Mid • On-site

$120,000 - $252,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

The Drive Inverter Firmware team is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop, verify, and validate embedded firmware for power electronics and motor controls, enabling our vehicles to drive. In this role, you will work closely with the Hardware and Controls teams to architect, implement, test, and deploy safety-critical software on next generation products and existing systems. 

Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable Engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using innovative software development tools and practices. You will use your creativity to solve some of the most challenging problems in the embedded software space and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy.  

What You’ll Do
  • Development of real-time embedded software that implements control and safety management of the Drive Inverter 
  • Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionality 
  • Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release to our growing fleet of vehicles 
  • Work closely with the hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements 
  • Develop and optimize firmware for motor controls and power electronics 
What You’ll Bring
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development 
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent in experience  
  • Proficiency in C 
  • Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior 
  • Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM and SPI 
  • Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers 
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins) preferred
  • Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) 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.