Tesla · 2 months ago
Software Validation Engineer, Thermal Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$133K/yr - $293K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking an experienced Software Validation Engineer for their Thermal Systems Software Team to develop simulation and test infrastructure critical for safety-critical software. The role involves validating embedded controllers and designing scalable infrastructure to support software releases and automated test execution pipelines.
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Responsibilities
Develop firmware simulation tooling in a Software in the Loop environment
Design and develop tooling for Hardware in the Loop testers
Develop regression test suites for embedded thermal ECUs that control motor and valve actuators
Create automated validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests
Own the validation release process for customer releases, including test strategy scoping, test execution, and sign off
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar areas of study, 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 basic electronic circuit debugging, and understanding analog & digital circuits
Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team
Preferred
Experience developing motor controls is a plus
Experience with Rust is a plus
Benefits
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
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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