Firmware Engineer, Silicon, Tesla AI
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$132,000 - $390,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-24
Responsibilities
- Write high-performance, safety-critical C code for RTOS and real-time environments.
- Develop and debug firmware in pre-silicon environments (FPGA, emulation).
- Lead low-level debug efforts for new SoCs and boards.
- Implement and optimize communication stacks (CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet).
- Maintain and optimize build systems and develop Python-based automation.
- Design robust firmware supporting high-volume manufacturing.
- Contribute to the adoption of modern embedded languages and tooling.
Job Requirements
- Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience in embedded development (robotics, real-time controls).
- Strong proficiency in C (C99/C11) for embedded systems.
- Familiarity with RTOS concepts (FreeRTOS, ThreadX).
- Experience with ARM architecture and microprocessor fundamentals.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in C++ and Rust for embedded applications.
