Tesla
Embedded Firmware Engineer, Reliability & Test
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
13 October 2026
What they need
What To Expect As a member of the Reliability and Test team, you will supportClosureengineeringeffortstoidentifyand characterize failure modesatcomponentlevel and vehicle level.Your role willbe to implementfirmwarethat supports closure prototyping, early-stage buck retrofits, and integrated vehicle level testing.
What You'll Do- Guided by firmware change requests from reliability and test engineering, work collaboratively withrespectivemechanical andfirmware development teams,to support various stages of closure support
Modify existing vehicle firmware to widen protective limits preventing abuse testing,eliminatedependencies on endpoints that may not be present in test applications, and implement on-demandadjustmentsas necessary
Interpret firmware requests and independentlyidentify,locate, andmake necessarymodifications.Work with requestersonverification and iterative improvements
Working with mechanical design engineering on proof-of-concept changes,assistthe firmwareimplementation on small to large scale evaluation, and eventually cutintoproduction
Deliver functional C code in a real-time embedded environment with expediency
Hands-onmechatronicsystem debugging in a test environment What You'll Bring- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, ComputerScienceor equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
Fluent in software fundamentals including software designandmaintainability
Familiar withrevision control with Git
Capable ofreading and interpreting PCBA schematics for developing and troubleshooting firmware.
Proficiencyin Cprogramming in embedded, RTOS system.Familiarity with MISRAC aplus
Good fundamentals in physics.Knowledgeinmechanical engineeringa plus.Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical conceptsacross design,firmwareand manufacturing counterparts
Knowledge inelectronic/firmware control of various motor types, including linear / rotary actuators, brushless DC motors, etc.
Knowledgeofinverter firmware, voltage/current control, feedback system a plus 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
$104,000 - $222,000/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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