WiFi Software Development Engineer

Tesla is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Wireless Software Engineering team. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering an unparalleled WiFi experience for the next generation of Tesla vehicles. We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive, and driven engineer who will take an ownership approach to shaping the user experience.

Responsibilities

Contribute to Tesla’s wireless connectivity stack – WiFi

• Develop telemetry and analytics platform enabling data collection, analysis and visualization of data reported from Tesla fleet
• Contribute to test automation frameworks to validate existing and new connectivity features
• Provide support to QA, manufacturing, and other software teams
• Root-cause issues reported by QA teams and customer feedback
• Contribute to rapid prototyping and evaluation of Tesla’s next generation wireless platforms
• Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Strong coding skills in C and C++

• 4+ years experience in developing, integrating, and debugging any wireless protocol stack
• High expertise in embedded systems design, including real time operating systems

Familiarity with open-source tools and Linux systems

• Knowledge of computer architectures, such as ARM or x86
• Expertise in analysis and debugging hardware level issues requiring familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI etc.
• Attention to details in designing the user facing features
• Bluetooth and audio experience preferred, but not required

Pay

$140,000 - $300,000/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.

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)
• 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