Software Integration Engineer, Factory Firmware

What to Expect The Factory Firmware Team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer to build the software tools that power vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation on the factory floor. Working side-by-side with development, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will create the systems that keep production moving at Tesla speed. You will be expected to drive projects forward aggressively, unifying contributions from cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams into clean, reliable solutions. You will also get deep into the details of vehicle subsystems: diving through logs, hunting down root causes, and solving complex problems under real production pressure. The Factory Firmware Team acts as the eyes and ears of the Firmware organization inside the factory and often has the final say on whether new firmware ships to manufacturing. Your insight and feedback will directly accelerate the development of new software features, including those that power Tesla's autonomy systems. What You'll Do Set up system level manufacturing processes, related to firmware, from initial concept to final product Develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation Integrate vehicle firmware tests in manufacturing and support new program launches, both hardware and software Validate firmware in manufacturing through the integration and release of new firmware versions Develop software solutions to bridge manufacturing process gaps, maintaining firmware quality, and streamlining production Develop and improve tools as well as resolve firmware related issues to support production in meeting their targets Influence the end-to-end process of firmware integration into vehicle subsystems within manufacturing Troubleshoot high priority production situations through root cause analysis and implementation of short and long term solutions What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience Strong scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Ruby, etc.) Experience testing and validating embedded software in electro-mechanical systems Strong experience collaborating with colleagues and communicating complex technical concepts to others of varied technical backgrounds Must be detail-oriented with an ability to think creatively and produce "outside of the box" solutions Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forward Experience working with new product introduction and process improvements Experience working in high volume automotive manufacturing Understanding of lean manufacturing metrics 2+ years of professional/relevant experience, preferred 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 Tesla