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Tesla • Palo Alto, California, United States
Role & seniority: Software Engineer (level not specified) on the Energy Device Core Software Team
Stack/tools: Python; API/UI development; hardware interfacing; low-level drivers; test frameworks (e.g., pytest); hardware/test scripting; CAN, SPI; data collection/analysis
Bring up new product hardware platforms within Tesla Energy’s software test frameworks
Own all software for product validation between hardware and test scripting
Build and improve infrastructure for test execution, hardware interfacing, data collection, and analysis; support test writers and internal customers
Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Software Engineering or equivalent
Highly proficient in Python
Experience with customer-facing APIs/UI or hardware; experience with low-level hardware interfaces and hardware/validation testing
Experience with low-level languages (C, Rust)
Experience with low-level communications (CAN, SPI, etc.)
Network device configuration/troubleshooting; software test frameworks (e.g., pytest)
Enthusiasm for low-level software, hardware bring-up, and customer-facing products
Location: not specified
Work type: Full-time Tesla employee (benefits from day 1)
What To Expect Tesla is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to join the Energy Device Core Software Team with a focus on product validation and integration tooling. This candidate will work on tools which powers our SIL/HIL testing platforms and infrastructure that enable automated validation of Industrial, Residential, and Charging products in Tesla Energy. We work directly with development, testing, and reliability teams on all new components and products. Our tools are also used by vehicle and autopilot teams, whom we collaborate with closely. You will own test systems for some of Tesla’s newest products that are critical to the mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
What You'll Do
Bring up new product hardware platforms in Tesla Energy’s software test frameworks Own all aspects of software for product validation between hardware and test scripting Work as a team - tenaciously support test writers and other internal customers (FW devs) Build/improve infrastructure supporting test execution, hardware interfacing, data collection and analysis
Continuously improve our products: work with teams within our org to understand their needs and develop high-value solutions that accelerate our test velocity and, most importantly, product quality
What You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Software Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience Highly proficient in Python Experience developing customer facing APIs, UI, or hardware (focus on useability) Experience with low-level hardware interfaces (drivers, comms) Test/validation experience of a hardware component
Preferred: Experience with low-level programming languages (C, Rust)
Preferred: Experience with low level comms protocols: CAN, SPI, etc.
Preferred: Network device configuration, network troubleshooting
Preferred: Experience with software test frameworks (e.g., pytest)
Preferred: Enthusiasm for low-level software, hardware interaction (bringup, etc.), and customer facing products
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
$133,440 - $246,720/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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