Firmware Validation Engineer, TPMS Systems

As a Firmware Validation Engineer on the Keys, Authentication & TPMS Firmware team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate testing and coverage reporting of embedded code running on Tesla vehicle products. In addition, the role includes designing and maintaining embedded hardware and software test environments that simulate real world system interactions and report automated results on a regular basis. 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.

Responsibilities

• Writing code and developing scenarios to test coverage of component requirements using hardware and software in the loop testing environments using Python
• Maintaining a suite of regression tests to ensure software functionality for each release of vehicle software
• Communicating with Developers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to proactively identify problems and gaps in test coverage and documentation
• Creating and updating tests for new features and technology
• Qualifying each release of vehicle software for deployment to customer vehicles
• Developing clear and concise test reports
• Maintaining automated test infrastructure

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mechatronics (with software engineering background) or equivalent experience
• 1+ year of relevant experience
• Experience testing devices, debugging hardware (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM) and reading schematics
• Ability to understand, test, and troubleshoot complicated system interactions
• Programming language experience with Python and C
• Ability to use programming languages to implement complex data structures and algorithms
• Experience developing tests with reusable code
• Ability to drive problems to solutions across different groups in the company
• Experience shipping customer facing software and hardware is a plus
• Experience working in a safety-critical automotive environment is a plus

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

$120,000 - $252,000/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.