Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment

About the role

Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 277600 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla's Infotainment EE team designs the multi-media compute platforms behind the cabin experience in every Tesla vehicle — driving high-resolution displays, immersive audio, camera and sensor fusion, inter/intra-networking, and on-vehicle SI inference. We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic electronic design engineer with a strong background in computer system design, validation, and support. In this role, you will own next-generation infotainment motherboards end-to-end, balancing performance, power, cost, EMC, and automotive reliability to deliver a best-in-class experience worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Translate product and performance requirements into compute, memory bandwidth, display, audio, networking, peak power, and storage targets
• Lead parts selection for critical components — SoC, memory, storage, power-management, display, microprocessor, Ethernet switch, audio controller, etc.
• Implement open-ended electrical discussions into concrete circuit design and schematics
• Lead PCBA bring-up, electrical characterization, validation across PVT corners, and failure analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PCB layout, firmware, mechanical, signal and power integrity, thermal, reliability, EMC, service, and program management
• Document design requirements, calculations, and budgets to a level that supports audit and reuse
• Design for manufacturability, testability, EMC compliance, and automotive reliability
• Delivery infotainment hardware systems that may include multi-media compute platforms, USB charger, and infotainment ECUs from concept to production

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• A deep understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles
• 5+ years driving and maintaining schematics in Cadence Allegro Capture or equivalent
• Demonstrated end-to-end PCBA validation ownership with bring-up, characterization, FA, and system test
• Complex motherboard experience with high-performance x86/Arm application processors
• High-speed digital interface experience: DDR, PCIe, MIPI, Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB
• Low-speed digital interface experience: I2C, UART, SPI, JTAG, GPIO
• Familiarity with analog and power fundamentals (controller, MOSFETs, op-amps, gate drivers)
• High-efficiency voltage regulator design and analysis
• Experience shipping high-volume products from concept to mass production

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$100,000 - $288,000/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.