Software Validation Engineer, Tesla Air Suspension & Adaptive Damping

The Tesla Suspension Firmware team is looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to create and develop validation software, test cases, infrastructure, and tooling to validate the Tesla Air Suspension and Adaptive Damping firmware. As a software validation engineer, you will conceptualize, design and build software validation tools that allow rapid algorithm development, testing against real world data, regression analysis, and integrate physics-based models. You will also be closely involved with the suspension system functionality, expanding our test coverage, and pushing to break the code. This is a unique opportunity to build innovative infrastructure, tooling, automation, validation systems, and more. You will be challenged to apply this across all products including Cybertruck, Semi-Truck, and Model S/X air suspension and across all operating modes like track mode, cheetah stance, auto-leveling, and off-road features.
We are a small team with deep system experience who strive to build reliable, highly performant, distributed embedded systems using cutting edge software development tools and practices. We are looking for someone with similar domain expertise who is excited about working on a core vehicle function that defines the Tesla driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop automated Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, thorough, accurate, and repeatable tests
• Adapt existing or create new configuration management, CI tools, automated function checks, and reporting tools to meet suspension and damping validation needs
• Develop and execute automated regression test suites for safety critical chassis 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

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in Python and/or C
• Scripting skills in other common languages is a plus (Perl, Shell, Bash)
• 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)
• Experience with Rust programming language is a plus
• Previous experience in auto-industry or validating highly complex and safety critical embedded system is a plus
• Ability to read and review electronic circuit schematic is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
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$111,200 - $292,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.