Lead Electrical & Software Engineer, Robotaxi Circuit Board Test Automation
Job in
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
Tesla
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Electrical & Software Engineer, Robotaxi Circuit Board Test Automation
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Our team designs the software infrastructure that validates hundreds of Tesla circuit boards used in our autonomous robotaxi vehicles and Optimus robot.
What You'll Do- Design, review, test, debug, and deploy software to automate the validation of Tesla circuit boards
- Collaborate with firmware, hardware, reliability, and manufacturing teams to define test plans & infrastructure
- Write software-controlled device drivers (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, etc.)
- Read circuit board schematics & technical documentation
- Conduct thorough code reviews & deliver robust, production-quality code
- Lead team of junior engineers
- Strong programming proficiency in Python - Experience in automation preferred
- Experience building and debugging complex systems, featuring deep software-hardware interaction
- Experience working in Linux and Windows
- Experience with version control (Git, Git Hub)
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, power dissipation, etc.)
- Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, multimeters, etc.)
- Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first principles and data driven methods
- Compensation and Benefits
- Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contributions 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 including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$140,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple 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.
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- Full-time
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