Staff Software QA Engineer, Test Infrastructure
Description For Staff Software QA Engineer, Test Infrastructure
Tesla is seeking a Staff Software QA Engineer to join their Test Infrastructure team in Palo Alto. This role combines electronics design and software development expertise to create and validate firmware test infrastructure. The position requires a seasoned professional with 6-8 years of experience who can lead technical initiatives and potentially manage direct reports.
The role involves designing electrical schematics for hardware-in-loop testing, driving technology roadmaps, and ensuring robust software testing practices. You'll work with cross-functional teams to deploy test infrastructure for software regression and electrical fault testing. The position demands expertise in electronic design, software testing, and Python development.
As a Staff Engineer at Tesla, you'll be at the forefront of automotive innovation, working on critical testing infrastructure that ensures the quality and reliability of Tesla's products. The role offers competitive compensation ($96,000-$192,000) and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who wants to impact the future of sustainable transportation while working with cutting-edge technology. The role combines hardware and software expertise, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of electrical engineering and software development.
Responsibilities For Staff Software QA Engineer, Test Infrastructure
- Design and draft electrical schematics for hardware in the loop test infrastructure
- Drive the technology roadmap for continuous improvements of test infrastructure
- Functional verification of HIL data acquisition I/O, communications, and peripherals
- Investigate and troubleshoot incorrect hardware or software behaviors
- Installation and setup of various team toolchains
- Use, maintenance, and further development of software stack and automation tools
- Work collaboratively with cross-organizational teams
- Manage time to complete parallel assignments
- Potential management of engineering direct reports
Requirements For Staff Software QA Engineer, Test Infrastructure
- Degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
- 6-8 years in a software test infrastructure or adjacent role
- Expertise in data acquisition, AC/DC circuits, signal conditioning, power distribution, and mixed-signal types
- Proficiency in Python, software development workflow and test
- Ability to read, interpret, and draft wiring diagrams, electrical and PCBA schematics
- Proven experience troubleshooting complex electronic hardware systems
Benefits For Staff Software QA Engineer, Test Infrastructure
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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