Sr. Silicon & System Validation Engineer

We're seeking a highly skilled Silicon System Development and Validation Engineer to join our Autopilot Hardware team in Palo Alto, CA. As a key member of our team, you will develop firmware and scripts for silicon and system-level deployment, create debug tools, test and document for the Autopilot system.


Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high-quality C and Python code for silicon and system-level deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and power efficiency
• Develop and implement on-die routing algorithm and code for dojo application with collaboration with designers
• Develop and implement high-speed IO link management solutions
• Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of different subsystems
• Provide occasional remote intervention for system-level issues
• Design software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration, test, and high-volume manufacturing
• Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization
• Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Python, C, and C++
• Strong understanding of software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability
• Experience with integrated silicon systems and firmware design
• System-level understanding of on-die noc and high-speed IO and controllers (desired)
• Familiarity with test-driven development and developer-driven automated testing
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of physics and basic principles (preferred)
• Experience working with network protocols (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

$104,000 - $360,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.