Sr. Software & Test Automation Engineer, Energy Products

Description:
To ensure Tesla’s overall mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world leading battery technology to the grid. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels.  Tesla Energy is seeking a Software Development Engineer to push the boundaries of firmware, software, and hardware validation. You will lead the architecture and development of scalable, AI-driven test automation that continuously validates our cutting-edge energy storage systems, V2X, and solar products. By building robust CI/CD pipelines and intelligent analysis tools, you will accelerate testing and development cycles, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:
Develop robust automated firmware/software testing solutions using Python, ensuring high reliability and repeatability
Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks that support complex hardware and software systems
Develop AI agents that automate test generation, prioritization, refinement, and anomaly detection
Drive AI-driven testing solutions by integrating next-gen automation tools to optimize coverage and efficiency and accelerate testing velocity
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with system integration, software, and firmware engineers to develop automated test scripts
Perform firmware validation and regression testing on Energy Products

Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in test automation and hardware/software validation
Strong understanding of core ML algorithms and emerging generative AI technologies
Hands-on experience in integrating AI/ML models into validation workflows
Proficiency in Python
Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools
Electrical engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience with basic EE tools (scopes, power supplies, electronic loads)
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems
Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: 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

Expected Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.