Staff Software QA Engineer, Test Infrastructure

What to Expect

This role supports a multi-disciplinary team through application of electronics design and software development to design and validate firmware test infrastructure. This engineer will support the firmware and vehicle engineering organizations from the test infrastructure team within Validation Platforms. As a Staff level Engineer, it is the expectation that this engineer has significant expertise in electronic design and software testing.

What You’ll Do

• Design and draft electrical schematics for hardware in the loop test infrastructure to be deployed for software regression and electrical fault testing
• Drive the technology roadmap for continuous improvements of various existing and future form factor test infrastructure
• Functional verification of all HIL data acquisition I/O, communications, and peripherals
• Investigate and troubleshoot incorrect hardware or software behaviors discovered validation
• Installation and setup of various team toolchains, including Python environment setup
• Use, maintenance, and further development of software stack and automation tools
• Work collaboratively with cross-organizational teams to advocate for and accelerate the deployment of test infrastructure
• Independently manage time to successfully complete parallel assignments
• High potential for engineering direct reports into this role supporting your technical agenda

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• 6-8 years in a software test infrastructure or adjacent role
• Demonstrated expertise in data acquisition, AC/DC circuits, signal conditioning, power distribution, and mixed-signal types
• Proficiency in Python, software development workflow and test
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft wiring diagrams, electrical and PCBA schematics
• Proven experience using troubleshooting skills on complex electronic hardware systems

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

$96,000 – $192,000/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.

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