Validation Engineer, Steering

The Steering Software team is looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to develop and execute test cases, bring-up and maintain Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testers and validate new steering features and functions. This role is crucial to releasing high-quality software to our existing customers and new product development. Creating, maintaining, and scaling highly efficient and effective validation systems gives us more confidence in our releases and changes.

The Steering Software team is responsible for steering controls, ranging from low-level embedded drivers to high-level application logic. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using cutting-edge software development tools and practices. You will solve some of the most ambiguous and challenging problems in the embedded software space and change how the world produces electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute automated regression test suites for the steering components and system firmware

Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to design and build full system HIL testers from scratch

Continuously analyze and improve regression test suite coverage

Own the validation release process for customer releases, including test strategy scoping, test execution, and sign-off

Create and execute board-level test plans to expose weaknesses or faults in the steering controllers

Create and develop HIL test cases to enable reliable and efficient validation Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience

Excellent proficiency in Python and C

Scripting skills in other common languages are a plus (Shell, Bash)

Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team

Knowledge and experience with automation and building tools are a plus (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)

Experience with Rust programming language is a plus

Previous experience in auto-industry or validating highly complex and safety-critical embedded systems is a plus

Ability to read and review electronic circuit schematics 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

$111,200 - $433,680/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.