Job Description

Software Engineer, Connectivity, Optimus

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What To Expect

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

What You'll Do

• Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Optimus software stack, including components such as high-frame rate camera and vision stacks, GPU kernels, low-memory libraries, high-performance inter-process communication buffers, telemetry, logging, or evaluation/replay software improvements.
• Develop and maintain networking stacks and protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related connectivity components.
• Optimize hardware resource usage and leverage custom hardware components where appropriate.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks to validate connectivity features.
• Advocate for best coding practices and develop tools to improve code performance and memory management.
• Generalize software frameworks 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.
• Experience with low-level systems software, OS concepts, and system performance optimization.
• Proficiency developing on Linux, with experience in cross-compilation and embedded Linux a plus.
• Experience or familiarity with multithreading, system software (POSIX), SIMD, or GPU programming (CUDA/OpenCL) is a plus.
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, Tesla offers benefits from day one, including:

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction, dental, vision, and HSA options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Retirement plans, employee stock purchase, and financial benefits.
• Insurance coverage including life, disability, and AD&D.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and parental support resources.
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, pet insurance, and legal services.
• Additional programs like Tesla Babies, commuter benefits, and employee discounts.

Expected compensation ranges from $132,000 to $330,000 annually, plus bonuses and stock awards, dependent on experience and location.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT

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