Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Validation Engineer - Body Controls, Vehicle Software

Test Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
Fluency in Python and experience writing self-documenting, reusable, and maintainable test automation code.
Ability to design comprehensive test cases from specifications, covering edge cases and failure modes in addition to expected behavior.
Strong understanding of embedded systems, communication protocols, and real-time constraints.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and use lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and multimeters.
Ability to collaborate on and communicate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams.
Bias toward automation, scalable infrastructure, and systematic problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Design exhaustive automated test suites that validate safety-critical systems across software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
Build test infrastructure that scales across hundreds of hardware configurations while maintaining rapid feedback cycles.
Collaborate with firmware developers, integration engineers, and hardware teams to define testability requirements early in the design process.
Create and maintain regression suites that prevent regressions for each vehicle software delivery.
Develop Python-based test frameworks, result analysis pipelines, and automated failure triage tools.
Design and assist in building FPGA-based test fixtures that emulate real vehicle electrical environments.
Drive test coverage strategies that map requirements to evidence across all validation layers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop systems, FPGA-based test platforms, or processor-in-the-loop testing.

Category	Vehicle Software
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	250942
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Body Controls Validation team ensures the quality and reliability of firmware, sensing, and control systems that bring Tesla vehicles to life. From powered doors and seats to liftgates, windows, wipers, mirrors, and sophisticated interior and exterior lighting systems, we validate the embedded software that powers every tactile interaction customers have with their vehicles.You'll be at the forefront of self-driving technology, validating user behaviors and interactions for our next-generation fully autonomous vehicle platform. Your work ensures computer vision systems continuously see the world through clean lenses, doors respond seamlessly and safely to user interactions, and interior lighting creates customizable ambiance. You'll also contribute to scaling our Semi truck program, tackling unique validation challenges in pneumatic systems, driver comfort, high-volume manufacturing, and more.This is a small, passionate, fast-moving team where your validation work directly protects customer safety and experience. Join a group of deeply knowledgeable Engineers who build some of the most comprehensive test infrastructure in the industry, using cutting-edge automation tools and practices to deliver exceptional reliability and performance.

Job Responsibilities

Design exhaustive automated test suites that validate safety-critical systems across SIL, PIL, and HIL environments
Build test infrastructure that scales across hundreds of hardware configurations while maintaining rapid feedback cycles
Collaborate with Firmware Developers, Integration Engineers, and hardware teams to define testability requirements early in the design process
Create and maintain regression suites that ensure no regressions for each vehicle software delivery
Develop Python-based test frameworks, result analysis pipelines, and automated failure triage tools
Design and assist in building FPGA-based test fixtures that emulate real vehicle electrical environments
Drive test coverage strategies that map requirements to evidence across all validation layers

Job Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Fluency in Python with experience writing self-documenting, reusable, and maintainable test automation code
Ability to design comprehensive test cases from specifications that go beyond happy path to edge cases and failure modes
Strong understanding of embedded systems, communication protocols, and real-time constraints
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop systems, FPGA-based test platforms, or processor-in-the-loop testing preferred
Ability to collaborate on and communicate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams
Bias toward automation, scalable infrastructure, and systematic problem-solving

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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