Software Integration Engineer, Optimus

About the role

• Software Integration Engineer, Optimus | Tesla (Tesla SI)
• Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 286240 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks.

As a Software Integration Engineer, you are expected to be an expert of your system, have a deep understanding of software, hardware dependencies, and be able to communicate constraints, risks and mitigations to guide robot development.

You will employ sound systems engineering principles to guide a team of engineers through software development. You may need to wear multiple hats throughout the life of a program based on your system’s needs from performing system tests to writing embedded code.

You are expected to move projects along at an aggressive pace – keeping track of program/feature milestones and deliverables and pull together the contributions of many teams into a cohesive final product. You will also need to get your hands dirty in the details – dig through source code, root cause issues and propose solutions to complex problems, as well as test prototype firmware implementations on robot.

What You'll Do

• Be the software bridge between all core robot software engineering teams, and broader Tesla
• Software and hardware teams working on electronics, actuators, distribution and manufacturing
• Write C and/or C++ code to bring up or improve existing software features that integrates different subsystems to provide a new user experience
• Develop prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with simulated and actual robot
• Lead and manage integration of initial prototype systems including bring-up, debug, and engineering test of alpha- and beta-phase prototype new robots
• Work cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, actuator design, firmware development to understand new hardware changes and how to support them in firmware
• Provide feedback to program management team on time required for retiring risks with new hardware/software introduction
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure the function(s) are rolled out and functioning properly. This can include development of processes, diagnostic tools and methods, and root cause diagnosis for product issues
• Collaborate with validation teams to design tests which will validate the functions, interfaces, and interactions of the system

What You'll Bring

• Experience with C and/or C++; Python is a plus
• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with systems involving multiple networked microprocessors and smart electromechanical actuators
• Ability to multi-task and context switch between orthogonal projects running in parallel
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading through influence
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics across organizational levels and functions
• Experience working across hardware/software boundaries
• Knowledge of communications protocols: EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet, BLE, SPI, I2C
• Strong debugging skills
• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience

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 - $390,000/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.