Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Firmware Validation Engineer & Flashing Engineer

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 1 to 3 years of prior experience in embedded systems, software engineering, or a similar role is required.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience.
Solid Python experience is required.
Understanding of branching, configuration management, testing, and build and release processes for complex software is required.
Fundamentals in electrical engineering are required.
Technical understanding of development tools, source control, and continuous integration build systems, such as GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, is required.
The ability to independently manage complex project objectives is required.

Responsibilities

Work with firmware and electrical engineers to bring up first-revision printed circuit board assemblies.
Specify how to flash printed circuit board assemblies and automate the flashing process so it can scale for mass production.
Develop automation pipelines for build and release.
Manage build configuration requirements from early bring-up through start of production.
Work with multifunctional teams to resolve bugs and feature or build issues, and drive the release timeline from Tesla to the supplier.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	262797
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla Test & Automation Team is looking for an amazing Firmware Validation and Flashing Engineer to develop flashing fixtures and automation software to validate and flash firmware onto all of Tesla’s PCBAs. We are looking for someone who is excited about building great software, has solid electrical fundamentals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and appreciates the importance of accuracy and on-time delivery.</p><p>The Test and Automation Team works closely with Design Engineering, Firmware, Validation, and Product Security teams to define/specify firmware flashing fixtures, and drive validation and release processes for Tesla’s electronic control units (ECU)/ PCBAs. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, with excellent attention to detail, an ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Work with firmware and electrical engineers to bring up first revision PCBAs
Specify how to flash and automate the flashing process of PCBAs, making them scalable for mass production
Develop automation pipelines for build and release
Manage build configuration requirements from early bring-up to start-of-production (SOP)
Work with multi-functional teams to resolve bugs, feature/build issues, and drive the timeline for release from Tesla to supplier

Job Requirements

Minimum of 1 to 3 years prior experience in embedded systems, software engineering (or similar role)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Solid Python experience
Understanding of branching, configuration management, testing, build and release processes for complex software
Must have fundamentals in electrical engineering
Technical understanding of development tools, source control, and continuous integration build systems, e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines
Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
Proven ability to work effectively with multiple partners across a multi-functional organization
Ability to independently manage complex project objectives

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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