Engineering Technician, Go Test Systems Validation, Vehicle Software

About the role

Engineering Technician, Go Test Systems Validation, Vehicle Software | Tesla (Vehicle Software)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 256058 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla’s underlying vehicle subsystems are the foundation that supports the super intelligence (SI) enabling autonomous driving and Robotaxi capabilities across the fleet. With every software release, the SysVal Go Test team validates all firmware changes to these systems before they reach the global fleet.

As autonomy scales, delivering a consistently high-quality experience requires hands-on testing and the ability to troubleshoot both everyday scenarios and edge cases — this is where our Engineering Technicians come in. You’ll serve as the last line of defense, playing a direct role in shaping an awesome impression for Tesla owners and Robotaxi riders.

If you have strong automotive knowledge and a passion for hands-on vehicle testing, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Test prototype firmware across varying existing and new vehicle platforms
• Perform hands-on manual validation and end-to-end in-vehicle testing
• Troubleshoot vehicle systems firmware issues using automotive and diagnostic approaches
• Precisely document test cases, improvements, and troubleshooting steps in detail

What You'll Bring

• Strong QA and testing philosophy
• Strong problem solving skills
• Familiar with issue tracking software (i.e., JIRA)
• Detail oriented, able to follow step-by-step instructions precisely
• Proficiency in deconstructing and analyzing firmware capabilities from a customer's perspective to identify potential vulnerabilities

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$28.80 - $65.40/hour + 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.