Tesla · 1 hour ago
Sr. Software & Test Automation Engineer, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $252K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a company focused on accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, and they are seeking a Software Development Engineer for their Energy team. The role involves leading the architecture and development of scalable, AI-driven test automation to validate energy storage systems and solar products, ensuring high quality and efficiency in testing processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop robust automated firmware/software testing solutions using Python, ensuring high reliability and repeatability
Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks that support complex hardware and software systems
Develop AI agents that automate test generation, prioritization, refinement, and anomaly detection
Drive AI-driven testing solutions by integrating next-gen automation tools to optimize coverage and efficiency and accelerate testing velocity
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with system integration, software, and firmware engineers to develop automated test scripts
Perform firmware validation and regression testing on Energy Products
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in test automation and hardware/software validation
Strong understanding of core ML algorithms and emerging generative AI technologies
Hands-on experience in integrating AI/ML models into validation workflows
Proficiency in Python
Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools
Electrical engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience with basic EE tools (scopes, power supplies, electronic loads)
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems
Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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