Embedded Linux Platform Integration Engineer, Wireless

About the role

Embedded Linux Platform Integration Engineer, Wireless | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 271495 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an Embedded Linux Platform Integration Engineer to join our Wireless Systems Software team. In this role, you will own the integration of cellular and Wi-Fi software into Tesla’s Linux-based Telematics Control Unit (TCU) platform across vehicles and robotics.

The engineer will be responsible for evaluating vendor releases for wireless platforms, integrating them into Tesla’s platform, and deploying them to the engineering and production fleets. The engineer will fully own the Yocto build and release pipelines. This position sits at the intersection of wireless silicon, embedded Linux, and the fleet, and requires deep technical ownership and strong debugging skills.

What You'll Do

• Integrate wireless silicon vendor software releases (modem firmware, Wi-Fi/BT firmware, kernel drivers, userspace stacks) into Tesla’s Yocto-based TCU OS and drive them through validation and release
• Bring up and debug cellular and Wi-Fi functionality end-to-end – kernel drivers, firmware, host interfaces (Ethernet/PCIe/USB), and userspace connection management
• Triage and root-cause integration regressions and fleet connectivity issues using logs, modem/Wi-Fi traces, and kernel debugging tools
• Own the Yocto-based build and release infrastructure for connectivity software across platforms, including debug and release builds, build-time optimization, and release reliability
• Own release signing, secure boot, and compliance/security requirements for wireless components
• Develop and deploy AI-agentized workflows and Git tooling to automate integration, build, and release
• Collaborate closely with silicon vendors and with wireless software, QA, hardware, and factory teams on integration, validation, and fleet-wide rollout

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of embedded Linux experience on production devices
• Must have: hands-on Yocto experience, including recipe/layer development, bbappends, sstate cache management, and build optimization
• Hands-on experience integrating or bringing up cellular modems (LTE/5G) and/or Wi-Fi chipsets on embedded Linux (e.g., AT interfaces, NetworkManager, ConnMan, wpa_supplicant/hostapd, nl80211/cfg80211)
• Working knowledge of the Linux kernel – drivers, device tree, kernel configuration, and debugging (dmesg, ftrace, etc.)
• Strong scripting experience in Python and Bash, and experience with CI/CD (Jenkins/Groovy or similar)
• Proven ability to debug across the firmware, kernel, and userspace boundary
• Experience with wireless SoC vendor SDKs/BSPs, carrier certification, or automotive telematics is a plus
• Experience with code signing, secure boot, SELinux, and Docker/Kubernetes build environments is a plus

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$140,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.