Full Description

What To Expect Tesla Test & Automation Team is looking for an amazing Firmware Validation and Flashing Engineer to develop flashing fixtures and automation software to validate and flash firmware onto all of Tesla’s PCBAs. We are looking for someone who is excited about building great software, has solid electrical fundamentals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and appreciates the importance of accuracy and on-time delivery.

The Test and Automation Team works closely with Design Engineering, Firmware, Validation, and Product Security teams to define/specify firmware flashing fixtures, and drive validation and release processes for Tesla’s electronic control units (ECU)/ PCBAs. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, with excellent attention to detail, an ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

Work with firmware and electrical engineers to bring up first revision PCBAs Specify how to flash and automate the flashing process of PCBAs, making them scalable for mass production Develop automation pipelines for build and release Manage build configuration requirements from early bring-up to start-of-production (SOP) Work with multi-functional teams to resolve bugs, feature/build issues, and drive the timeline for release from Tesla to supplier

What You'll Bring

Minimum of 1 to 3 years prior experience in embedded systems, software engineering (or similar role) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience Solid Python experience Understanding of branching, configuration management, testing, build and release processes for complex software Must have fundamentals in electrical engineering Technical understanding of development tools, source control, and continuous integration build systems, e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience Proven ability to work effectively with multiple partners across a multi-functional organization Ability to independently manage complex project objectives

Benefits Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA