Software Engineer, Infotainment Applications, Vehicle Software

About the role

Software Engineer, Infotainment Applications, Vehicle Software | Tesla (Vehicle Software)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 280014 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Shape the Cybercab UI and Redefine the Autonomous Vehicle Experience. Tesla is expanding its Infotainment Applications Engineering team — the team behind the user interfaces and apps that will define the Cybercab and Full Self-Driving experience. From media streaming and video games to navigation, 3D rendering, and rich FSD/Robotaxi visualizations, we build the software that millions of users experience every day. In a driverless Cybercab, your work becomes the entire customer experience: how riders summon, ride, relax, stay entertained or productive, and build trust in the autonomy stack.

We’re looking for driven Software Engineers to create, develop, and evolve these next-generation in-vehicle experiences. Your work will sit at the core of the vehicle, transforming the cabin from a traditional driver’s cockpit into a seamless, delightful autonomous environment and directly shaping how customers around the world interact with Tesla products.

What You'll Do

• Rapid prototyping of in-car customer experiences
• Design, code and debug UI interfaces/architectures
• Work with a cross-functional team of Hardware Engineers, Software Engineers, Game Developers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and Designers
• You will be responsible for the look and feel of the user experience, architecture, and front-end graphics

What You'll Bring

• Proficient in C++
• Excellent grasp of fundamental Computer Science concepts
• Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
• Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack
• Experience working with multithreaded applications
• Experience with high-performance web development frameworks (Svelte, ReactJS)
• Strong Software Engineering skills, excellent interpersonal communication
• High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Experience building state-of-the-art user interfaces and/or acclaimed consumer facing applications
• Aptitude for implementing intuitive, fluid user experiences

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.