Test Engineer, Self-Driving

About the Role

Rapid Full-Self-Driving (FSD) development relies heavily on our coordinated ability to test its progress within both the most mundane and extreme scenarios. Vehicle-level tests enable the identification of critical safety & performance issues, ultimately opening the door for optimized design iterations and an enhanced driver/passenger experience altogether. This Test Engineer, Self-Driving position will play a role in actualizing this reality. With the productionization of Robotaxi just around the corner, there has never been a more pivotal time to join this team.

Responsibilities

• Generate new test strategies to evaluate Full Self Driving
• Perform controlled vehicle testing across global proving grounds using precision instrumentation, robotic platforms, and other test equipment
• Develop test fixtures and software tooling for efficient data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Use in-house simulation infrastructure to expand test coverage
• Analyze issues found during testing, partnering closely with developers on the Tesla AI and Vehicle Firmware teams to formulate judgement criteria, implement resolutions, and validate software changes
• Perform testing for existing and upcoming regulatory and ratings protocols, working with external agencies to ensure requirements are being satisfied
• Maintain test vehicles, coordinate logistics, perform repairs & retrofits, and support additional vehicle testing as needed

Requirements

• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, and/or MATLAB
• Experience with software & hardware troubleshooting, ADAS testing, vehicle road testing, and/or development on DAS systems
• Experience with data-logging & analysis using data acquisition systems, CAN hardware, etc.
• Outstanding attention to detail and highly observational
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment, multitask, and coordinate multiple program & executive priorities in parallel
• Ability to interpret regulations and test procedures in collaboration with different teams
• Effective communication skills with internal stakeholders and third parties
• Comfortable driving prototype vehicles during testing that may lack safety features
• Valid driver's license required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience or proof of exceptional skills in related field

Skills

• Experience developing tooling with microcontrollers is a plus
• Motorsports background and/or hobbies relating to driving is a plus

Benefits

• Medical plans with options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

This is a full-time position based in the Bay Area, CA, requiring flexibility in traveling to various domestic & international destinations for vehicle testing. It is a safety-sensitive position, subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law.