Staff Software Engineer, Maps & Navigation

Tesla

Palo Alto, CA

Full Time

Senior

168k-300k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Tesla is building the world's best in-car navigation experience and we're looking for motivated Software Engineers that are up to the challenge. You will implement next generation algorithms on top of large amounts of data from the Tesla fleet. This is a cornerstone on which Navigate on Autopilot, Smart Summon, and Robotaxi are implemented. In addition, the same data will drive more efficient routing and better turn-by-turn navigation for customers. The ideal candidate is self-driven, has experience developing high-performance applications and motivated by complex algorithmic problems. Our engineers must bring a principled, data-driven methodology to software development with a passion for improving quality of their products. Flexibility is paramount, as the engineer must learn a wide array of technologies to improve customer experience ranging from route quality and ETA prediction all the way to self-driving capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Rapidly prototype in-car customer experiences
Extract meaningful data from fleet telemetry via automated processes
Implement complete features with both client and server footprint
Drive your changes end to end from concept to in car drive test
Design, code, and debug software on Linux-based embedded platforms and Linux servers
Work with a cross-functional team of hardware engineers, application/UI software engineers, QA/Validation, and designers

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Evidence of exceptional achievement in large-scale algorithmic environments
Proficient in one of C++, Python, Golang, Scala
Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack: Vehicle Control, Routing/Guidance Algorithms, Server Infrastructure, UI, Embedded Systems

Nice to Have

Experience with Maps, GIS, Computational Geometry data
Experience in Spark, AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins
Experience in Machine Learning algorithms

Qualifications

Experience with high-performance applications
Motivated by complex algorithmic problems
Ability to learn a wide array of technologies

Benefits & Perks

Aetna PPO and HSA plans with > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits including 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

Working at Tesla

Tesla values innovation, data-driven development, and flexibility in learning new technologies to enhance customer experience and self-driving capabilities.

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