Sensor Software Engineer, Autopilot AI

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Analytical and Problem solving, C Programming, C++, Effective communication skills, Linux Operating system, RTOS

Job Description

What to Expect

As an Autonomy sensor software engineer, you will be a key contributor to the system software that manages sensors for the most advanced and widely deployed AI Platforms for Autopilot and our Humanoid Robot. You will be interacting with members from the hardware and software teams in developing and deploying software at scale. You will influence both current and future generation Autopilot sensors and platforms. 

What You’ll Do

• Work on integrating sensors like GPS and IMU into the Autonomy software stack.
• Develop and maintain various Linux sensor device drivers. 
• Develop and bring-up the system software stack that runs on the Autopilot platform and interacts with various sensors in the car. 
• Develop telemetry tools in tracking the performance and functionality of the Autopilot sensor hardware and software. 
• Define the hardware and software interactions for our next generation sensors for fully autonomous car platform. 
• Interact with the hardware and validation teams in bringing the next generation sensor hardware and software to mass production. 
• Write well-structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code. 
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system. 

What You’ll Bring

• Strong C and C++ skills required.
• Experience working on sensors would be preferred. 
• Linux Kernel/Driver/RTOS experience preferred. 
• Experience with embedded Linux programming preferred. 
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills. 

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 - $348,000/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.