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Firmware Validation Engineer, Megapack

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $252,000 a year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Tesla Energy is seeking an engineer to integrate software, hardware, and mechanical design to support the transition to sustainable energy. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation within the Tesla Energy team, which focuses on developing and deploying grid-connected storage solutions. The engineer will work on validating product firmware and software through Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms. This position requires a passion for sustainable technology and a commitment to teamwork.

Requirements

  • A degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent practical engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical and software engineering components.
  • Experience validating automation on actual hardware platforms.
  • Fluency in Python and knowledge of the embedded microprocessor design process.
  • Familiarity with Linux, CI/CD, REST APIs, Jenkins, and Docker.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design tools and execute a Hardware-in-the-Loop platform to validate product firmware and software.
  • Collaborate with design and firmware teams to simulate real-world conditions for firmware validation.
  • Identify and troubleshoot system-level issues during validation cycles.
  • Develop test infrastructure pipelines and automate test sequences.
  • Analyze data to ensure functional safety and performance.
  • Document test results and drive corrective actions in alignment with engineering standards.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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