Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Test Specialist - Self-Driving

Manual & Functional QAConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Experience handling vehicles at their limits on closed courses; a motorsports background is preferred.
Excellent attention to detail and high situational awareness.
Familiarity with hand tools and/or vehicle maintenance skills.
Knowledge of autonomous vehicles, Autopilot systems, and sensors.
Excellent software skills; familiarity with Excel and Python is a plus.
Flexibility to travel domestically or internationally up to 70%, with minimal lead time.
Passion for vehicle testing and Tesla's mission.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law.

Responsibilities

Conduct vehicle-level testing and validation of the Self-Driving system, including Full Self-Driving, Autosteer, and Automatic Emergency Braking.
Maintain confidentiality regarding prototype hardware, software, and unreleased vehicle programs.
Perform precision driving maneuvers to safely evaluate performance at or above system limitations.
Safely execute real-world testing.
Analyze data to triage issues with vehicle behaviors using proprietary Tesla tools.
Maintain and document test vehicle condition, and coordinate repairs and retrofits with technicians as necessary.
Support ad hoc vehicle engineering testing requests as needed.

Desired Qualifications

A background in motorsports is preferred.
Familiarity with Excel and Python is a plus.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	274183
Type	Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to accelerate our vehicle-level testing for all current and future Tesla SI features on the path to Full Self-Driving. The Test Specialist role is a hands-on position, working closely with Test Engineers and Technicians to use prototype vehicles and test equipment to evaluate the performance of our Autopilot system. A strong candidate will be experienced with limit handling maneuvers, objectively focused when making judgments, highly organized with great attention to detail, and an independent achiever. <p>This role requires the flexibility of traveling to domestic and international destinations, to test vehicles on public roads and proving grounds.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Conduct vehicle-level testing and validation of the Self-Driving system including features such as Full Self-Driving, Autosteer, Automatic Emergency Braking, etc.
Maintain Tesla’s confidentiality with respect to prototype hardware, software, and unreleased vehicle programs
Perform precision driving maneuvers to safely evaluate performance at or above the system limitations
Safely execute real-world testing
Analyze data to triage issues with vehicle behaviors using proprietary Tesla tools
Maintain and document test vehicle condition, coordinate repairs and retrofits with technicians as necessary
Support various ad-hoc vehicle engineering testing requests as needed

Job Requirements

Experience with limit handling of vehicles on closed courses, a background in Motorsports is preferred
Excellent attention to detail and high situational awareness
Familiarity with hand tools and/or vehicle maintenance skills
Knowledge in the autonomous vehicle space, Autopilot systems and sensors
Excellent software skills. Familiarity with Excel and Python is a plus
Flexibility to travel, domestic or international up to 70%, with minimal lead time
Passion for vehicle testing and Tesla's mission
This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law

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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