Job Description

As a member of the Reliability and Test team, you will support engineering efforts to identify and characterize potential hardware failure modes at both component and vehicle levels. Your role involves implementing vehicle firmware change requests across various subsystems for testing purposes.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in embedded development in robotics, real-time controls, or system software
Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
Capable of reading and interpreting PCBA schematics for developing and troubleshooting firmware
Proficiency in C programming in embedded, RTOS system; familiarity with MISRA C a plus
Test driven development and familiarity with developer driven automated testing
Comfortable using standard lab electronics equipment and instrumentation
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Understanding of physics and first principles is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with firmware development teams and release management to implement and release custom test branches
Modify existing vehicle firmware to widen protective limits preventing abuse testing
Eliminate dependencies on endpoints that may not be present in test applications
Implement on-demand adjustments as necessary
Interpret firmware change requests and independently identify, locate, and modify the necessary C code
Deliver functional C code in a real-time embedded environment with expediency

Benefits

Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.