Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manager - Controls Systems Validation, Vehicle Software

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience in software validation, systems engineering, or embedded systems development, with a proven track record leading high-performing engineering teams.
Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, safety-critical systems engineering, and control algorithms.
Familiarity with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
Experience with validation tools and methodologies such as hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop environments, test benches, and simulation-based validation.
Hands-on experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical sensors and actuators.
Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong analytical skills and a track record of solving complex technical challenges.
Verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and expand a team of validation and software engineers, cultivating technical excellence, innovation, and accountability across a team of 30 or more engineers.
Oversee expansion of test infrastructure, including justifying and executing new laboratory builds globally.
Define the roadmap for hardware- and software-in-the-loop test infrastructure and data analytics tools to comprehensively, efficiently, and scalably test and evaluate vehicle control systems.
Refine software development, validation, and release processes to deliver high-quality, compliant software with minimal overhead; improve methodologies, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with leaders in Systems Engineering, Modeling, Controls, Hardware Design, Software Development, Manufacturing, Release Management, Reliability, and Component Test to eliminate validation gaps across the product lifecycle and accelerate software deployment.
Deliver progress updates, metrics, and insights to engineering leadership, consolidating risks, mitigations, and forward recommendations.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and integrate advanced validation techniques and tools.
Identify ways to improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction of Tesla products.

Category	Vehicle Software
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	278110
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Control Systems team validates all software-driven, system-level vehicle requirements before new hardware or software releases or product launches. This involves pioneering, building, and operating state-of-the-art automated test infrastructure to boost testing efficiency and precision across the product development, validation, and release cycle. This role demands expertise in embedded systems, software development, and systems engineering, paired with leadership acumen to orchestrate cross-functional collaboration and chart the strategic roadmap for scaling safety-critical software releases exponentially. You will lead teams validating real time control systems in the vehicle that enable propulsion, comfort, safety, and autonomy. Your contributions will directly enhance Tesla vehicles' performance, reliability, and safety by ensuring flawless software integration across these subsystems.

Job Responsibilities

Team Building: Manage, mentor, and expand a team of validation and software engineers, cultivating a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability (30+ Engineers). Oversee the expansion of test infrastructure, including justifying and executing new lab builds globally (10s of Millions of Dollars)
Validation Strategy: Define the roadmap for hardware and software-in-the-loop test infrastructure and data analytics tools to test and evaluate vehicle control systems comprehensively, efficiently, at scale
Process Improvement: Refine software development, validation, and release processes to deliver high-quality, compliant software with minimal overhead. Drive ongoing enhancements in methodologies, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency and quality
Cross-Organizational Alignment: Collaborate with leaders in Systems Engineering, Modeling, Controls, Hardware Design, Software Development, Manufacturing, Release Management, Reliability and Component Test teams to eliminate validation gaps across the product lifecycle and accelerate software deployment
Executive Reporting: Deliver progress updates, metrics, and insights to engineering leadership. Consolidate risks, mitigations, and forward recommendations
Innovation: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate advanced validation techniques and tools
Continuously look for ways to improve the safety, performance, and customer satisfaction with Tesla products

Job Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience in software validation, systems engineering, or embedded systems development, with a proven track record leading high performing engineering teams
Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, safety-critical systems engineering and control algorithms
Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Experience in validation tools and methodologies such as HIL/SIL environments, test benches, and simulation-based validation
Hands-on experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical/electromechanical sensors and actuators
Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical skills with a track record of solving complex technical challenges
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present to stakeholders

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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