Validation Software Firmware Engineer, Residential Energy Products

What To ExpectTesla Energy accelerates the world's transition to sustainable energy. We do that by building some of the most successful residential energy products in the world. You may know about Powerwall, our class-defining solar-integrated battery that helps customers all over the world save money and stabilizes the grid in California, Texas, and Puerto Rico on a regular basis. And then there's Powershare, which lets customers power their home with their Tesla vehicle, and so much more.The Tesla Energy Residential Device Software team is looking for a Validation Software/Firmware Engineer to architect automated test frameworks, design validation infrastructure, and collaborate with software 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.What You'll Do- Design and deploy advanced automated test frameworks for embedded Linux and RTOS-based products- Develop software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and custom automation- 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, CI/CD, code robustness, and infrastructure scalabilityWhat You'll Bring- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience- Experience in embedded systems validation, firmware testing, or related fields- Hands-on expertise with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc.)- Strong understanding of software development in systems languages (e.g. C, C++, Rust), Linux software architecture, embedded firmware (e.g. RTOS), and communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, RS485, etc.)- Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable test solutionsBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$133,440 - $292,800/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., Tesla