Tesla
Software Engineer, Update Systems Validation
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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 bootloadersDevelop scenarios, test cases, and write test code for update systems using hardware and software in the loop testing environmentsMaintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructureMaintain internal Python toolsDefine, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the system updaterWork cross-functionally to investigate and validate issuesCommunicate with Developers, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers to proactively identify problems and gaps in testsRequirements
Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional abilityStrong Python programmerAcute attention to detailAbility to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactionsExperience developing tests with reusable codeAbility to develop test guidelines from specificationsStrong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithmsAbility to drive problems to solutions across different groups in the companyStrong communication skillsCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.
Responsibilities
Own the quality of the system updater and bootloadersDevelop scenarios, test cases, and write test code for update systems using hardware and software in the loop testing environmentsMaintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructureMaintain internal Python toolsDefine, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the system updaterWork cross-functionally to investigate and validate issuesCommunicate with Developers, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers to proactively identify problems and gaps in testsRequirements
Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional abilityStrong Python programmerAcute attention to detailAbility to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactionsExperience developing tests with reusable codeAbility to develop test guidelines from specificationsStrong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithmsAbility to drive problems to solutions across different groups in the companyStrong communication skillsCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.