Tesla

What to Expect

We seek a highly motivated and technical individual for an interdisciplinary electrical & software engineering position on the Low Voltage Software Team. Our team develops hardware, and software frameworks used for automated design validation of Tesla’s vehicle and Optimus products. We work alongside all design teams to ensure a timely release of our testing & automation solutions. Our teams’ products are used in both the high-volume context of manufacturing, and on a per unit bases for failure analysis & reliability testing. We are looking for someone with a very good understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and software tools including Python, Golang and Linux. 

What You’ll Do

• Design test racks & software for automated validation of vehicle & Optimus electronics
• Interface with firmware teams to define how a test should be implemented and what features are needed to enable our automations
• Understand and or develop low level IC drivers using protocols such as SPI, I2C and LIN
• Root cause problems between firmware, hardware and custom test hardware
• Understand IC electrical capabilities, fault behavior and diagnostic features
• Design custom electronics designed to be used as test equipment for tesla products

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Software experience via medium to large projects or equivalent
• Experience designing, prototyping and debugging PCBs
• Programming skills in Python, or Golang (or similar)
• Demonstrate a very good understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Experience with low voltage power distribution
• Experience using or testing brushless motors
• Understanding Variable Frequency Drives 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 + 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.

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