Software Diagnostics Engineer, Factory Firmware

Description:
The Factory Firmware team is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to architect and deploy the next generation of vehicle diagnostic systems to support mass production across all Tesla’s vehicle platforms. In this role, you will design the diagnostics infrastructure and tooling that compliments the vehicle's subsystems testing, validation, and supports operations swiftly identifying and actioning diagnostics to meet rigorous KPIs.

Your mission is to engineer scalable, automated diagnostic solutions that operate at the intersection of R&D and global production. You will be responsible for building the tools that perform deep-system interrogation, identifying hardware-software mismatches, and latent defects with precision. You will drive systemic improvements that ensure our vehicles are the highest quality and most reliable on the road.

Responsibilities:
Architect diagnostic frameworks, design and develop robust software tools that interface with vehicle ECUs to perform high-speed, automated validation of firmware and hardware subsystems
Engineer end-to-end diagnostic routines that catch "edge case" defects, ensuring that safety-critical systems (Autopilot, Battery, Drive Unit) are fully functional and calibrated prior to customer delivery
Build and deploy automated diagnostic agents and scripts that reduce human-in-the-loop dependencies, driving both precision and throughput in the validation cycle
Leverage vehicle logs and big-data analytics to identify systemic failures, feeding insights back to R&D teams to influence future hardware and software design iterations
Ensure diagnostic tooling is modular and scalable, allowing for rapid deployment across new vehicle platforms and global production sites
Lead specialized engineering projects and implement "bridge" solutions as required by leadership to address emerging technical challenges during new product launches

Requirements:
Degree in CS, EE, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong skills in Python, C++, or TypeScript, with a focus on building tools that interface with embedded hardware
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, UDS, Ethernet) and how to query complex electronic systems
A "First Principles" approach to troubleshooting; ability to look at a failure and design a software-based solution to prevent it from recurring
Experience bringing new products from prototype to a validated, production-ready state
Familiarity with data visualization and telemetry tools (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, SQL) to track diagnostic health and fleet trends

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
$140,000 - $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.