, Firmware Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2025)

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Tesla Energy is looking for a driven Firmware Engineer to bring the next of energy storage and vehicle charging products to the market. The candidate should display enthusiasm for delivering top quality firmware.The responsibilities range from firmware implementation/validation, production support, and fleet improvements. This role involves working closely with the Hardware, Controls and Software teams to deliver production grade safety critical firmware for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters. This is an opportunity to work with world class engineering teams that continually push the envelope on power conversion technology. Our power converters get deployed in Tesla products all over the world to serve our mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities

Write high-quality C code for realtime embedded systems

Firmware development and debugging, code/performance optimization, create and execute board level test plans to expose weakness or faults in hardware and firmware

Translate controls algorithms into software implementation and integrate them into firmware and validation frameworks

Hands-on hardware bring-up and qualification of power converters, and lab work as needed to support development/debug activities through the entire product lifecycle

Work with product deployment teams to track fleet performance, assess behavioral issues and help drive firmware improvements to resolve anomalies and deliver new product features

Requirements

Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Engineering, or related field

Capable of delivering top quality C code in a real time embedded environment

Experience with typical microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, DAC, PWM, Timers etc. and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART etc.

Can read hardware schematics and work with the hardware team to deliver production worthy hardware/software co-designed architecture

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Strong electrical fundamentals

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla , you will be eligible for:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick time after 90 days of employment 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

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00 + 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.