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Software Engineer, Update Systems Validation

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

As a member of the Update Systems Validation team, you will design, implement and maintain frameworks and infrastructure to validate Tesla's update systems. The Update Systems team supports over the air updates (OTA), a critical component in the way Tesla operates its fleet and continues to improve the customers' experience. You will be responsible for the quality of the components within the update system by providing timely insights and performance metrics of the system via automated HIL / SIL testing and fleet metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Own the quality of the System Updater and bootloaders
  • Develop scenarios, test cases, and write test code for Update Systems using hardware and software in the loop testing environments
  • Develop autonomous test and reporting infrastructure
  • Develop internal Python tools used by Validation teams across Tesla
  • Define, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the System Updater
  • Work cross-functionally to investigate OTA issues and validate new features that impact user experience
  • Communicate with Software Engineers, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers to proactively identify problems and gaps in tests

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • Hands on experience developing in Python
  • Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated systems involving connected internet services and / or IoT (Internet of Things)
  • Experience developing tests and test frameworks using maintainable code
  • Ability to develop test guidelines from specifications
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithms
  • Experience in consumer electronics or automotive electronics
  • Strong first principle engineering mindset
  • Experience working with microcontrollers (MPC5600 series, etc.), preferred
  • Ability to understand C / C coding, preferred
  • Compensation and Benefits

    Benefits

    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :

  • 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

    133,440 - $355,920 / annual salary cash and stock awards 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.

    Salary : $133,440 - $355,920

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