The Role
Tesla Energy is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to drive the next generation of Battery Storage systems. You will be working on products that provide utility scale, gigawatt-hour storage solutions as well as applying these products for microgrid and off-grid applications. Role will include significant ownership of Energy products software and firmware, ranging from algorithms, architecture, implementation, validation, manufacturing, and fleet improvements.

Responsibilities

• Implement applications/middleware/Firmware on our industrial battery systems for Controls, OTA Update, Telemetry and end of line support
• With a focus on embedded software, will experience hands-on bring-up of products accelerating them through manufacturing to scale
• Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time software in C/C++ in embedded Linux and RTOS environments
• Unit testing and software-in-loop testing are as important as developing new software
• Work with hardware and firmware teams co-designing optimal solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields, practical engineering experience, or equivalent
• Capable of delivering top quality C and C++ code in multi-threaded and multi-process systems
• Expert software fundamentals including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
• Needs to have a test-driven mentality, where unit testing, validation plans and quality are second nature
• Experience in software development for embedded Linux systems
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, low-level socket programming, and high-level protocols such as gRPC
• Passion for solving challenging problems and ability to break down problems to efficiently get things done
• Have successfully delivered a product throughout its full lifecycle, start to finish
• Desired to have experience implementing software for utility-scale power systems and EV charging infrastructure
• Rust language experience is a plus

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

$104,000 - $348,000/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.