Tesla · 1 day ago
Software QA Engineer, Self-Driving
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $249K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Software QA Engineer to validate Autopilot features on the path to Unsupervised Full Self-Driving. The role involves working closely with the development team to drive validation, report issues, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Help transition Tesla’s Autopilot to Unsupervised Full Self-Driving by developing & validating features including Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Autosteer, Autopark, Navigate on Autopilot, Smart Summon, and more
Support in maintaining existing tooling/automation/simulation code and pitch your own validation requirements to the tooling team on new tooling projects
Perform functional, stress, and performance tests on multiple levels within the system including vehicle software simulation, hardware-in-the-loop automation, and in-vehicle testing
Leverage Tesla’s vast telemetry pipeline to monitor Autopilot performance in the field
Identify effective test strategies for new/existing features and craft test plans accordingly
Analyze issues detected during your tests or reported by others and work closely with firmware developers to fix issues and validate software changes
Review of system requirements for testability and make sure software meets federal and internal requirements
Create data visualizations and metrics
Qualification
Required
Excellent quality assurance skills with great attention to detail
Prior industry experience testing sensory-based robotics motion, planning and controls features, artificial intelligence
Self-driven attitude and passion to deliver the highest quality software possible
Evidence of solid coding skills in Python or C++
Very strong English communication skills in conversation and writing (CEFR C1 level minimum, no certificate needed)
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or the equivalent in practical experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Several years of experience feature validation in the field of automotive, aerospace, nautical or robotic systems, embedded or system-level software, or consumer electronics hardware/software
Evidence of hands-on experience troubleshooting on both software and hardware level
Outstanding attention to detail
Flexibility of traveling to various domestic and international destinations when necessary, to test vehicles on public roads, test tracks and proving grounds
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience testing ADAS features
Experience testing computer vision systems
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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