Linux Kernel Software Engineer, Autopilot AI

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AI Robotic systems, C Programming, Effective communication skills, GPUs, Image signal processing, Linux Operating system

Job Description

What to Expect

As a Linux Kernel Engineer within the Autonomy group, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical skills to a variety of system components & foundational code targeting higher performance of Autopilot and Humanoid robot. The nature of the role means that the code you will write, debug, and maintain will almost always connect with a variety of other components. You will be building robust code foundations for the autonomy teams to write their applications on top of and evangelize best software practices for the better of Autopilot and Humanoid robot. You will be a key contributor to the system software that manages one of the most advanced and widely-deployed Autonomy Platforms for Autopilot and our Humanoid Robot. You will be interacting with members from Hardware and Software teams in developing and deploying Autonomy at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain various Linux device drivers such as camera capture, ISP (Image Signal Processors), GPU, Ethernet, UFS, neural hardware accelerators, PCIE, etc.
• Define the hardware, software interactions for our next generation fully autonomous car platform and AI computing engine.
• Develop and bring-up the system software stack that runs on the Autopilot platform and interacts with various sensors in the car.
• Interact with the hardware and validation teams in bringing the next generation hardware and software to mass production.
• Innovate with our hardware team to meet design requirements.
• Develop system software tools in tracking the performance and functionality of the Autopilot platform.
• Develop power optimization strategies to reduce power consumption of system-on-chip in different modes.
• Write well-structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system

What You’ll Bring

• Strong Linux Kernel in a Systems level environment experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience developing Linux device drivers for devices such as CSI, ISP, Ethernet, GPU, or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, NVMe, PCIE etc, a plus.
• Solid C programming skills and experience with embedded Linux programming preferred.
• C++ Programming preferred
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Experience with performance analysis and tracing tools such as perf/ftrace.
• Experience with V4L2, RDMA, Realtime-Linux is desirable.
• BS in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$104,000 - $360,000/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.