Engineering Manager, Megapack Firmware & Hardware Integration

Description:
Tesla Energy is looking for an engineering manager to lead a team of system integration engineers responsible for Megapack firmware and software integration and validation.
This role requires strong technical expertise in firmware / software development, validation and regression testing, electrical engineering, understanding of hardware product development processes, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be a driving force in shaping the future of Tesla's energy storage business, leading validation strategy and execution for current and next-generation industrial energy products across utility-scale and commercial & industrial applications.

Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of system integration and validation engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. Scale test infrastructure and automation capabilities to support expanding product portfolios and increasing variant complexity
Partner with cross-functional teams including Firmware/Software, Controls, Application, Service, Compliance, Release Management, Hardware Design, and Reliability to close validation gaps and accelerate high-quality firmware deployment
Lead debugging and root cause analysis of complex hardware/software system issues while ensuring robust validation of customer-facing features and safety-critical functions
Provide regular progress updates, metrics, and actionable insights to engineering leadership while identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and delivering strategic recommendations
Define and execute a comprehensive test infrastructure roadmap, ensuring thorough coverage of all Industrial Energy Product firmware and software features
Develop and maintain comprehensive validation strategies for all regional, hardware, and feature variants across Industrial Energy Products, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and proactively identifying regressions and edge cases before customer deployment
Optimize validation and release processes to deliver high-quality, compliant firmware while driving continuous improvements in test methodologies, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency, coverage, and variant management

Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in firmware/software integration and product validation, with 4+ years leading engineering teams
Strong fundamentals in electrical and software engineering principles
Hands-on experience integrating and debugging electrical, mechanical, and software components in complex products
Hands-on experience developing end-to-end test plans for hardware products, including test automation and infrastructure design
Proficient in Python, C/C++, and software development tools like Git, CI/CD, Docker
Strong problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve complex hardware and software issues
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to collaborate across teams and present technical findings to stakeholders
Preferred: Experience with batteries, power electronics, renewable energy systems, or electricity distribution, with comfort working on high-power (50kW+) and high-voltage (1kVDC, 480VAC) products

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
$180,000 - $312,000/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.