Software QA Engineer, Update Systems Validation, Vehicle Software

Description:
As a Software QA Engineer on the Update Systems team, you will ensure the quality and reliability of Tesla's over-the-air (OTA) update systems that deliver critical improvements to millions of vehicles worldwide. You'll design comprehensive test strategies, develop automated tests, and validate that every OTA update meets Tesla's high standards for reliability and performance. Your work will directly impact the customer experience as you help maintain the seamless delivery of features and enhancements to Tesla's global fleet.

Responsibilities:
Develop detailed test plans to validate Tesla's over the air updates and bootloaders and enhance testing strategies
Design and implement test scripts to automate validation workflows
Optimize automation pipelines and integrate into daily/weekly reporting
Validate the functionality and performance of over the air updates and bootloaders
Investigate field-reported issues and perform root-cause analysis
Execute functional and regression testing for release validation and triage results

Requirements:
Experience in software testing, automation scripting (Python, Golang, or similar), and test framework design
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering teams
Passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional user experiences

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
$113,424 - $368,628/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.