Test Specialist, Self-Driving (Afternoon Shift)

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to accelerate our vehicle-level testing for all current and future Autopilot features on the path to Full Self-Driving. The Test Specialist role involves hands-on work with prototype vehicles and test equipment to evaluate the performance of our Autopilot system.

Responsibilities

• Congduct vehicle-level testing and validation of the Autopilot 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.

Requirements

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. This role requires the flexibility of traveling to domestic and international destinations, to test vehicles on public roads and proving grounds.

Qualifications

• Able to work Monday-Friday in the Afternoon shift from 6:00pm-3:00am with the flexibility to conduct ad hoc testing over the weekend or during the Day shift.
• The Afternoon shift pays 10% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time, and commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.