Test Specialist, Self-Driving

What You'll Do

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

  What You'll Bring

  • E Experience with limit handling of vehicles on closed courses, a background in Motorsports is preferred
  • T Excellent attention to detail and high situational awareness
  • V Familiarity with hand tools and/or vehicle maintenance skills
  • A Knowledge in the autonomous vehicle space, Autopilot systems and sensors
  • S Excellent software skills. Familiarity with Excel and Python is a plus
  • F Flexibility to travel, domestic or international up to 70%, with minimal lead time
  • P Passion for vehicle testing and Tesla's mission

    Benefits

    • C Compensations and benefits include competitive pay, medical plans, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee discounts.
    • B Benefits also include family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits, company-paid childcare and parenting support resources, commuter benefits, and employee discounts and perks program.
    • I Includes a range of voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
    • L Also includes weight loss and tobacco cessation programs, and a special program for new parents called Tesla Babies.
    • H Offers a variety of wellness programs and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program, back-up childcare, and parenting support resources.
    • O Offers a comprehensive set of financial benefits, including a 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other perks.
    • E Provides a range of employee discounts and perks, allowing employees to save money on various products and services.