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Tesla • Palo Alto, California, United States
Role & seniority: Update Systems Validation Engineer (role described; seniority not specified)
Stack / tools: Python; hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing; test frameworks and infrastructure; autonomous test and reporting tooling; internal Python utilities; OTA/update system components (updater, bootloaders)
Own the quality of the system updater and bootloaders
Develop test scenarios/cases and write test code for update systems; maintain automation and reporting infrastructure
Define, gather, and report performance/health metrics; collaborate cross-functionally to investigate and validate issues
Strong Python programming
Acute attention to detail; ability to understand, test, troubleshoot complex system interactions
Experience developing reusable test code; ability to derive test guidelines from specifications
Understanding of object-oriented design/algorithms; strong communication; ability to drive problems across groups
Experience with HIL/SIL testing and fleet metrics
Practice building scalable test frameworks and reusable tooling
Experience cross-functionally coordinating with Developers, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers
Location: not specified
Work type: full-time employee (benefits described; location not specified)
What To Expect 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.
What You'll Do
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 tests
What You'll Bring
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
Benefits Compensation and Benefits
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.
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