Tesla is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented entry-level Software Engineer to join our development team at our California office.

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Tesla Hiring Details
Job Title | Software Engineer, Drivers & Control Plane, Dojo |
Req. ID | 240828 |
Experience | Entry Level |
Job Location | PALO ALTO, California |
Salary Expected | $120,000 – $360,000 per annum |
Official Website | Tesla |
Job Overview
As part of a small, experienced team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s cutting-edge Dojo Supercomputer, playing a key role in shaping the future of autonomous driving, Optimus, and real-world AI.
You will play a crucial role in optimizing Tesla’s neural network training by developing user-space and kernel drivers for our upcoming in-house custom-silicon supercomputer systems. You will be responsible for building and enhancing the drivers and control plane that power the Dojo distributed training system.
Job Description
- Develop and optimize device drivers to enable seamless interaction between software and hardware in the Dojo distributed system
- Enhance the reliability and performance of the entire control plane stack, from drivers to cluster monitoring and repair routines
- Work closely with researchers and Dojo software engineers to profile applications, identify bottlenecks, and improve the performance of application and hardware interaction
- Collaborate with the Dojo hardware team to understand the architecture of current custom silicon and propose driver optimizations and future hardware improvements
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- Extensive experience with C++ and C programming languages
- Strong background in user-space or kernel device driver development, especially in PCIe-based systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Compensation and Benefits
- 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 options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) 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 to include: 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
Expected Compensation
- $120,000 – $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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