Power Electronics Embedded Firmware Engineer, Drive Inverter
Description For Power Electronics Embedded Firmware Engineer, Drive Inverter
Tesla's Drive Inverter Firmware team is seeking an exceptional Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their innovative team in developing critical systems for electric vehicles. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of power electronics and software engineering, directly impacting the future of sustainable transportation.
The position involves developing real-time embedded firmware for power electronics and motor controls, which are fundamental to Tesla's vehicle operations. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with hardware and controls teams to architect, implement, test, and deploy safety-critical software for both next-generation products and existing systems.
As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of firmware development, from initial concept through integration, testing, and release to Tesla's growing fleet of vehicles. The role requires strong technical skills in C programming, understanding of electrical systems, and knowledge of microcontroller peripherals. You'll be working on automated testing systems to ensure high-quality software releases and accurate functionality.
The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $120,000 to $252,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-friendly benefits.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least one year of embedded software development experience who wants to make a significant impact in the automotive industry. You'll be joining a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers who are passionate about building robust and reliable embedded systems using innovative development tools and practices. If you're excited about solving challenging problems in the embedded software space and contributing to the evolution of electric vehicles, this role at Tesla could be your next career milestone.
Responsibilities For Power Electronics Embedded Firmware Engineer, Drive Inverter
- Development of real-time embedded software for Drive Inverter control and safety management
- Develop automated tests for software quality assurance
- Participate in full firmware development lifecycle from concept to release
- Collaborate with hardware and control teams on hardware requirements
- Develop and optimize firmware for motor controls and power electronics
Requirements For Power Electronics Embedded Firmware Engineer, Drive Inverter
- 1+ years of real-time embedded software development experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in C programming language
- Experience with electrical schematics and circuit behavior
- Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI)
- Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins) preferred
- Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) preferred
Benefits For Power Electronics Embedded Firmware Engineer, Drive Inverter
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
