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Embedded Software Validation Engineer, Optimus
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What To Expect
Optimus firmware team is growing, and we are looking to hire a Software Validation Engineer to take ownership of architecting, building and maintaining test infrastructure for joint controllers. This work will enable the team to ship software releases to our growing robot fleet with high confidence.
We are looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to create validation infrastructure from scratch to continuously test safety critical code changes for joint controllers. In addition, this role would also involve development of test cases and any tooling required to ease writing tests. This is a unique opportunity to create infrastructure from scratch and own the roadmap for future iterations.
Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable Engineers that strive to disrupt the field of automation and change the way the world interacts with robots.
What You'll Do - Create and develop automated validation infrastructure (HIL/SIL) to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests
- Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety critical joint controls 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
- Create and execute board level test plans to expose weaknesses or faults
What You'll Bring - 2 - 5+ years of relevant experience in embedded development or test automation
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
- Excellent proficiency in Python, C (in that order)
- Experience with communication technologies (CAN, Ethernet)
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with the team
- Knowledge and experience with automation and build tools is a plus (Jenkins, Docker, SCons)
- Previous experience in auto-industry or validating highly complex and asynchronous embedded systems is a plus
- Ability to read and review electronic circuit schematic is a plus
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:
- 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)
- 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
Expected Compensation
$132,000 - $390,000/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.
, Tesla
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
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Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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