64 senior embedded software engineer jobs found

The Tesla’s Sensing Team is looking for a stellar Senior Embedded Firmware Development Engineer with an expertise in developing real-time embedded software implementing highly advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms using C/C++ and with scripting/tooling using Matlab/Python etc. The main responsibility of this role is to deliver a high-quality, robust, rigorously tested, and maintainable production grade embedded application firmware for various systems covering various sensors in a car assisting the autopilot system. The candidate should be able to use embedded system tools and troubleshoot and debug hard issues using the first principles. The candidate is also expected to get their hands dirty in the details of their sub-systems – digging through source code, root causing issues and proposing solutions to complex problems, as well as testing prototype firmware implementations in-lab as well as in-vehicle. More than half of the development time is spent on...

Tesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus, on a large scale to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. We leverage advanced AI for highly adaptable and autonomous operation. As part of our Optimus Hardware Validation team, we're seeking an exceptional test and validation engineer to design and implement comprehensive tests at sub-system and system levels for actuator validation. You'll develop innovative methodologies to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our cutting-edge actuators. This highly cross-functional role involves collaborating with design engineers, software developers, and firmware engineers to create efficient testing that delivers optimal results in minimal time. You will take direction from a senior engineer, while assuming full responsibility over the tests you design and run, providing summaries directly to teams. The ideal candidate solid background in mechatronic and/or electric...

Tesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus, on a large scale to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. We leverage advanced AI for highly adaptable and autonomous operation. As part of our Optimus Hardware Validation team, we're seeking an exceptional test and validation engineer to design and implement comprehensive tests at sub-system and system levels for actuator validation. You'll develop innovative methodologies to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our cutting-edge actuators. This highly cross-functional role involves collaborating with design engineers, software developers, and firmware engineers to create efficient testing that delivers optimal results in minimal time. You will take direction from a senior engineer, while assuming full responsibility over the tests you design and run, providing summaries directly to teams. The ideal candidate solid background in mechatronic and/or electric...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

At Tesla Energy, we're revolutionizing how the world stores and distributes sustainable energy through our Megapacks, Powerwalls, and Superchargers. As a Senior Fleet Software Engineer, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our global energy product fleets, working across the entire technology stack from Linux-based platforms to small microcontroller systems with RTOS. This is an opportunity to own key projects that directly impact our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. You'll collaborate across engineering teams, solve complex fleet challenges, and develop software solutions that enhance the reliability and efficiency of our energy products worldwide. The Role Drive software initiatives to improve customer product behavior and enhance system reliability across Megapacks, Powerwalls, and Superchargers Work closely with various software engineering teams (embedded systems, backend services, data platforms, Linux...

Tesla is at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, known as Optimus, on a large scale to revolutionize automation in manufacturing and material handling. We leverage advanced AI for highly adaptable and autonomous operation. As part of our Optimus Hardware Validation team, we're seeking an exceptional test and validation engineer to design and implement comprehensive tests at sub-system and system levels for actuator validation. You'll develop innovative methodologies to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our cutting-edge actuators. This highly cross-functional role involves collaborating with design engineers, software developers, and firmware engineers to create efficient testing that delivers optimal results in minimal time. You will take direction from a senior engineer, while assuming full responsibility over the tests you design and run, providing summaries directly to teams. The ideal candidate solid background in mechatronic and/or electric...

We are the team behind the software that run our fleet of Tesla's utility-scale battery energy storage sites. Our application — the Site Controller — runs at the edge on embedded Linux and orchestrates the devices on a site (batteries, power meters, and more), manages configuration and redundancy, integrates with external equipment, and reliably pushes field telemetry up to the Tesla cloud. Our software is written in Golang and Rust. We are seeking a talented, motivated and independent senior engineer to join the team and own meaningful pieces of that stack end-to-end, from designing system architecture through to debugging deployments The ideal candidate will be proficient in programming in Go or Rust, have a strong grasp of the end-to-end networking process, demonstrated experience debugging communications on embedded Linux, and an eagerness to keep learning in an ever-evolving environment. The Role Design, build, and own application-layer software (Go and Rust) for the...

The R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is responsible for identifying, designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions to accelerate product development cycles by leveraging Tesla’s technology to reduce cost and increase flexibility. TSE is a rare team at Tesla that supports both vehicle and energy programs across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to contribute towards all aspects of Tesla’s businesses and directly impact Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. The team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Staff or Senior Electrical Engineer to join us in our mission. In this role, you will leverage Tesla’s technologies (high-power bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC converters, motor/powertrain/chassis dynamometers, inverters, data acquisition, software systems, etc.) and develop end-to-end hardware test solutions. These solutions will be integrated with the final test system or equipment...

The R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is responsible for identifying, designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions to accelerate product development cycles by leveraging Tesla’s technology to reduce cost and increase flexibility. TSE is a rare team at Tesla that supports both vehicle and energy programs across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to contribute towards all aspects of Tesla’s businesses and directly impact Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. The team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Staff or Senior Electrical Engineer to join us in our mission. In this role, you will leverage Tesla’s technologies (high-power bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC converters, motor/powertrain/chassis dynamometers, inverters, data acquisition, software systems, etc.) and develop end-to-end hardware test solutions. These solutions will be integrated with the final test system or equipment...

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our Wireless Systems Software team. In this role, you will own the build, integration, and release processes for the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) software across Tesla Vehicles and Robotics platforms. You will be responsible for integrating the software stack for wireless chipsets into Tesla’s Linux-based OS, maintaining robust CI/CD infrastructure, and ensuring secure, timely, and high-quality deliveries of connectivity software. This position requires strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight release cadences. The Role Maintain and continuously improve the Yocto-based build and release infrastructure supporting connectivity services across vehicles and robotics platforms Develop and deploy AI-agentized workflows for TCU build and release processes Integrate vendor releases into Tesla’s Linux-based TCU OS and manage multi-platform release...

Tesla is seeking a senior and influential Audio DSP Algorithms Engineer to help shape the future of our vehicle and robotics audio experience. As a key member of our audio team, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of core audio algorithms. This role requires a deep mathematical foundation in signal processing and a strategic understanding of embedded systems. You will thrive in Tesla's collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to a team dedicated to innovation and spectacular achievement. The Role Play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge audio signal processing for next-generation Tesla vehicles and robots, including playback rendering and mic capture processing for human and machine listening Contribute to the architecture of the end-to-end audio processing pipeline, collaborating with the team to define algorithm blocks and their integration Help shape the technical roadmap for audio algorithms by partnering with...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

As a Software QA Engineer, you will be responsible for validating all current and future Autopilot features on the path to Unsupervised Full Self-Driving. You will work closely with the development team to drive the validation of new and existing Autopilot features, and you will be responsible for reporting and investigating issues that are detected in the field. The work you do will directly impact the experience that our customers around the world have with Autopilot. You will work with teams in the US, Europe, and Asia. This will require you to be flexible in terms of when you start or end your workday. A strong candidate will possess excellent quality assurance skills with a great attention to detail, have prior industry experience testing sensory-based robotics motion, planning and controls features, artificial intelligence, have a self-driven attitude, and a passion to deliver the highest quality software possible. The Role Help transition Tesla’s Autopilot to...

The Low Voltage Systems Validation team validates all software-driven, system-level requirements for vehicle power management, body control subsystems and vehicle lock system before new hardware or software releases or product launches. This involves pioneering, building, and operating state-of-the-art automated test infrastructure to boost testing efficiency and precision across the product development, validation, and release cycle. The subsystems you validate are among the most customer-facing in the vehicle. Every interaction an user has with seats, lights, wipers, locks, and controls flows through your team's work. Delivering a top-tier and flawless experience in these systems is critical in maintaining Tesla’s leadership position in the autonomous vehicles market. You will also ensure these safety-critical features meet rigorous regulatory and safety standards across global markets, driving safe and compliant product launches worldwide. With Tesla's expanding product...

Regulatory product compliance is a critical business function and a rapidly expanding sector. To support Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Compliance team is focused on expanding global market access and use of Tesla’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Tesla is leveraging world-class expertise in power electronics, vertical integration, firmware, and large-scale deployment, we deliver reliable, scalable BESS solutions for residential, industrial, and utility applications. To fuel this mission, Tesla Energy’s Compliance team seeks a passionate Product Validation Engineer with deep expertise in system integration and validation. You’ll ensure seamless hardware-firmware performance across our BESS portfolio, embodying our core values of rapid iteration, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on innovation to expand sustainable energy worldwide. The Role Develop comprehensive test plans and automation scripts to verify...

As an Autonomy Camera Software Engineer, you will work at the intersection of embedded systems, computer vision, and AI to drive the development of Tesla’s imaging pipeline. Your primary focus will be to optimize camera software and overall system performance to deliver world-class image quality, critical for both neural network perception and human-facing displays. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll partner closely with hardware, computer vision, UI/UX, and system software teams to ensure Tesla’s camera systems provide the most accurate and useful representation of the world. Your code will interface directly with image sensors, ISPs (Image Signal Processors), codecs, telemetry systems, and AI models, all executing on the Tesla AI compute platform. You’ll play a key role in developing and refining software that enhances image quality and system efficiency. This includes building tools to benchmark and characterize 3A (auto-exposure, auto-white balance, autofocus) and...

This is a high-agency, hands-on role where you will work on the architecture and integration of low voltage power and actuators in our autonomous vehicles. You will serve as the electrical lead for one or multiple subsystems, driving cross-functional decision-making that bridges the gap between hardware and software. This role demands high-level judgment to translate complex system interactions into clear, safety-first requirements. You will drive component designs from concept through implementation, defining validation strategies, and conducting system testing. Beyond the desk, you will implement prototypes, system bringup on bucks, lead deep-dive debugs, and support factory bringups to create the world’s most efficient and vertically integrated autonomous vehicles. The Role Apply systems engineering principles to distill high-level objectives into quantifiable constraints and actionable requirements for hardware and software teams Develop code and scripts to solve...

The Body Controls Integration team leads the design, development, and lifecycle ownership of mechatronic systems that define how customers interact with Tesla vehicles. From doors, trunks, windows, and seats to sophisticated lighting systems, mirrors, wipers, and countless sensors and actuators, we translate high-level vehicle behaviors into integrated hardware-software solutions that deliver exceptional reliability and user experience. You'll be at the forefront of self-driving technology, defining user behaviors and system architectures for our next-generation fully autonomous vehicle platform. Your work shapes how passengers interact with autonomous vehicles; from seamless door entry to ensuring computer vision systems maintain clean lenses for safe navigation. You'll also contribute to scaling our Semi truck program, tackling unique integration challenges in pneumatic systems, trailering behaviors, novel lighting architectures, and high-volume manufacturing requirements....

As an Engineer in the Seat Engineering Department, you will be responsible for design engineering from concept to end-of-life, as well as problem-solving for existing products within the seating domain. Seats are defined as products that provide comfortable support for vehicle occupants, functioning as dynamic, robotic structural components. Typical commodities include seating structures, mechanisms, actuators, foam, trim, plastics, harnesses, controllers, PCBs, and sensors. In this role, you will engage in diverse engineering disciplines, including materials (e.g., steel, polymer composites, fabrics), manufacturing equipment, PCB design, firmware/software, production processes, mechanical design, supply chain coordination, and quality improvement. Team members act as both specialists and polymaths, leveraging their unique expertise to complement the team. The Role Manage all phases of the product lifecycle: concept generation, selection, vehicle packaging and layout,...

We're seeking a system software engineer to join our AI Platforms team, working on system software that powers our autonomous vehicle (Autopilot) and humanoid robot platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy mission-critical software that manages complex sensor systems and real-time processing. You will get to work on one of the most advanced and widely deployed AI platforms and ship software that improves the driving experience for millions of customers. The Role Design and implement system software for sensors including GPS and IMU Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and real-time embedded software Create robust system software architectures that handle inter-process communication between compute nodes Build telemetry and monitoring solutions for platform health and performance Drive technical requirements for next-generation autonomous systems Collaborate with hardware teams on bring-up...