Software Validation Engineer, Update Systems

at  Tesla

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What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Software Engineer to design 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. In this role, you will be responsible for the quality of the components within the update system. You will also design and maintain automated HIL and SIL test suites, python tools used within these test suites, as well as HIL test setups.What You’ll Do

• You will 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
• Maintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructure
• Maintain internal python tools
• Define, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the system updater
• Work cross-functionally to investigate and validate issues
• Communicate with developers, mechanical and electrical engineers to proactively identify problems and gaps in test

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, practical software engineering experience, proof of exceptional skills in related fields, or equivalent
• Strong Python programmer
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactions
• Experience developing tests with reusable code
• Ability to develop test guidelines from specifications
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and algorithms.
• Ability to drive problems to solutions across different groups in the company
• Strong communication skills

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
$104,000 - $348,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• You will 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
• Maintain autonomous test and reporting infrastructure
• Maintain internal python tools
• Define, gather, and report on performance and health metrics related to the system updater
• Work cross-functionally to investigate and validate issues
• Communicate with developers, mechanical and electrical engineers to proactively identify problems and gaps in tes