Tesla · 21 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Energy Validation Infrastructure
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $247K/yrTesla 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. The candidate will work on tools that power SIL/HIL testing platforms and infrastructure enabling automated validation of Tesla Energy products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 usability)
Experience with low-level hardware interfaces (drivers, comms)
Test/validation experience of a hardware component
Preferred
Experience with low-level programming languages (C, Rust)
Experience with low level comms protocols: CAN, SPI, etc
Network device configuration, network troubleshooting
Experience with software test frameworks (e.g., pytest)
Enthusiasm for low-level software, hardware interaction (bringup, etc.), and customer facing products
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.
Founded in 2003
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
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Chief Financial Officer
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