What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer for the Optimus Connectivity Team to help develop low latency and highly reliable connectivity to the bot. The role involves embedded software design and development across system layers, with an emphasis on performance, stability, and efficiency. You will help build the foundational infrastructure that supports autonomy workloads, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Optimus software stack; this may include components such as high-frame rate camera and vision stacks, GPU kernels, low-memory footprint libraries, high-performance inter-process communication buffers, telemetry and logging code, or evaluation/replay software improvements

Develop and maintain networking stacks and protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related foundational connectivity components

Optimize hardware resource usage and leverage custom hardware components where appropriate

Contribute to test automation frameworks to validate existing and new connectivity features

Advocate for best coding practices, and build tools to help engineers write better, more performant code (for instance, performance/memory tracking)

Generalize software frameworks as necessary while balancing abstraction with performance considerations

What You'll Bring

Experience programming in C/C++, including modern C++ standards (C++14/17/20)

Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.

Experience with low-level systems software, OS concepts, and system performance optimization

Proficient developing software on a Linux host, with experience in cross-compilation and embedded Linux targets a plus

Experience or familiarity with multithreading, system software (POSIX), SIMD, or GPU programming (CUDA/OpenCL) is a plus

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical software engineering experience

Benefits
Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$132,000 - $330,000/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.

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