Firmware Validation Engineer, Power Electronics Controls

What to Expect

Join Tesla's Power Electronics Controls Team to innovate and validate the firmware for cutting‑edge products including Powerwall, Megapack, and the charger for Tesla's Optimus robot. As a Firmware Validation Engineer, you'll ensure the safety, reliability, and quality of power electronics systems used by Tesla owners.

You'll architect automated test frameworks, design validation infrastructure, and collaborate with firmware developers to accelerate development cycles while maintaining rigorous standards. Your work will directly impact product robustness and empower engineers to deploy firmware updates with confidence.

• Design and deploy advanced automated test frameworks for embedded firmware validation
• Architect CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated testing into firmware development workflows
• Develop X‑in‑the‑loop test systems to verify all levels of code, from Model to Hardware
• Create actionable test reports to track code coverage, regression metrics, and release readiness
• Reverse‑engineer complex systems to identify edge cases and failure modes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to refine validation strategies and troubleshoot issues
• Drive adoption of best practices for test automation, code robustness, and infrastructure scalability

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or the equivalent in experience
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems validation, firmware testing, or related fields
• Proficiency in Python and C or C++; familiarity with Go or Rust is a plus
• Familiarity with Simulink, HDLs, and FPGA or industry standard Power Electronics HIL systems is a plus
• Hands‑on expertise with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc.)
• Strong understanding of software architecture, RTOS, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SPI)
• Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable test solutions

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$133,440 – $246,720 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.