Electrical & Software Engineer, Robotaxi Circuit Board Test Automation

Tesla • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Our team designs the software infrastructure that validates hundreds of Tesla circuit boards used in our autonomous robotaxi vehicles and Optimus robot. Design, review, test, and deploy software to automate the validation of Tesla circuit boards
Collaborate with firmware, hardware, reliability, and manufacturing teams to define test plans & infrastructure
Write software-controlled device drivers (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, etc.)
Read circuit board schematics & technical documentation
Debug and resolve failures
Conduct thorough code reviews
Deliver robust, production-quality code

Requirements

• Strong programming proficiency in Python and C
• Experience in automation preferred
• Experience building and debugging complex systems, featuring deep software-hardware interaction
• Experience working in Linux and Windows
• Experience with version control (Git, GitHub)
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, power dissipation, etc.)
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, multimeters, etc.)
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first principles and data driven methods

Responsibilities

• Design, review, test, and deploy software to automate the validation of Tesla circuit boards
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, reliability, and manufacturing teams to define test plans & infrastructure
• Write software-controlled device drivers (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, etc.)
• Read circuit board schematics & technical documentation
• Debug and resolve failures
• Conduct thorough code reviews
• Deliver robust, production-quality code

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees