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Embedded Firmware Engineer, Reliability & Test

Tesla Motors, Inc.
88,000 - 168,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Dec 02, 2025
What to Expect As a member of the Reliability and Test team, you will supportClosureengineeringeffortstoidentifyand characterize failure modesatcomponentlevel and vehicle level. Your role willbe to implementfirmwarethat supports closure prototyping, early-stage buck retrofits, and integrated vehicle level testing. What You'll Do Guided by firmware change requests from reliability and test engineering, work collaboratively withrespectivemechanical andfirmware development teams,to support various stages of closure support Modify existing vehicle firmware to widen protective limits preventing abuse testing,eliminatedependencies on endpoints that may not be present in test applications, and implement on-demandadjustmentsas necessary Interpret firmware requests and independentlyidentify,locate, andmake necessarymodifications.Work with requestersonverification and iterative improvements Working with mechanical design engineering on proof-of-concept changes,assistthe firmwareimplementation on small to large scale evaluation, and eventually cutintoproduction Deliver functional C code in a real-time embedded environment with expediency Hands-onmechatronicsystem debugging in a test environment What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, ComputerScienceor equivalent experience 2+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software Fluent in software fundamentals including software designandmaintainability Familiar withrevision control with Git Capable ofreading and interpreting PCBA schematics for developing and troubleshooting firmware. Proficiencyin Cprogramming in embedded, RTOS system.Familiarity with MISRAC aplus Good fundamentals in physics.Knowledgeinmechanical engineeringa plus. Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical conceptsacross design,firmwareand manufacturing counterparts Knowledge inelectronic/firmware control of various motor types, including linear / rotary actuators, brushless DC motors, etc. Knowledgeofinverter firmware, voltage/current control, feedback system a plus 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) 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 $88,000 - $168,000/annual salary + 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.