Software Engineer, Test Automation, Crash Safety
Tesla
Software Engineer, Test Automation, Crash Safety
| Job Category | Vehicle Software |
|---|---|
| Location | PALO ALTO, California |
| Req. ID | 229223 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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The Crash Safety Software team is looking for an experienced software engineer to develop simulation and test infrastructure critical to releasing safety critical software with high confidence. This role will involve using core software tooling expertise to validate embedded controllers in a virtual simulation environment through Tesla’s state-of-the-art Software in the Loop (SIL) infrastructure, along with testing physical ECU hardware through Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testers.
You will be responsible for designing scalable infrastructure to support new feature releases, support software Over the Air (OTA) releases, sign off on regression tests, automate test execution pipelines, and work with a small world-class team to ship high-quality software. Additionally, you will develop infrastructure to allow for rapid algorithm iteration, including a pipeline to rapidly incorporate real-world data. This is a unique opportunity to build innovative simulation infrastructure, software tooling, CI/CD pipelines, automation, validation systems, and more while applying your creativity without constraints.
The Crash Safety Firmware team develops and integrates airbag controller functionality that makes Tesla’s vehicles the safest on the road. Join the growing team to tackle our mission to improve real-world crash safety through smart engineering and ambitious innovation using insights gathered from our global connected vehicle fleet as well as our state-of-the-art crash lab. You will solve some of the most ambiguous and challenging problems in the industry while working alongside deeply knowledgeable engineers from different disciplines, in a fast-paced environment, using cutting-edge software development tools and practices.
Develop firmware simulation tooling in a Software in the Loop environment
Design and develop tooling for Hardware in the Loop testers
Create automated validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests
Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety critical crash safety firmware
Continuously analyze and improve regression test suite coverage
Own the validation release process for customer releases, including test strategy scoping, test execution, and sign off
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in software tooling developing, test automation or embedded development
Excellent proficiency in Python
Experience in C
Knowledge and experience with automation and build tools (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)
Experience with Rust is a plus
Experience understanding analog & digital circuits
Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team
Experience with FPGAs is a plus
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
$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.
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