Lead Electrical & Software Engineer, Robotaxi Circuit Board Test Automation
Tesla Palo Alto, CA Full-time 3/17/2026
Undergraduate Entry-Level
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•FY 2025Job Description
Tesla is seeking a software engineer to design and automate the validation of circuit boards for autonomous vehicles and robots. The role involves collaboration with various teams, writing device drivers, and leading junior engineers while ensuring high-quality code delivery.
Requirements
- Strong programming proficiency in Python
- Experience in automation preferred
- Experience building and debugging complex systems with 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
- Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, multimeters)
- Exceptional organization and communication skills
- Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first principles and data-driven methods
Responsibilities
- Design, review, test, debug, 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
- Conduct thorough code reviews & deliver robust, production-quality code
- Lead team of junior engineers
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.
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