Tesla Autopilot Test Engineer 

United States, Arizona, Tempe 

493798694

This is a full-time position which requires someone who is highly organized, confident in their high-performance driving ability, objectively-focused when making judgements, and poised in managing dynamic projects amongst a fluid schedule. The role is based in Palo Alto, CA but also requires flexibility in traveling to various domestic & international destinations for vehicle testing on public roads, tracks, and proving grounds.

• Design test specifications, create judgement criteria, and execute real-world testing with regards to interesting Autopilot scenarios; provide ad-hoc support for specifically requested scenarios
• Develop test fixtures and software tooling to support efficient analysis and reporting of test data
• Identify effective test strategies for new & existing features, crafting test plans accordingly
• Triage, analyze, & track regional Autopilot performance; depending on root causes, work with Software QA teams to issue escalations
• Analyze issues detected during tests, partnering closely with developers to fix and validate software changes
• Work closely with simulation teams to analyze issues and validate Autopilot performance
• Examine test data to ensure vehicles are meeting federal & internal requirements, making recommendations to internal design teams based on critical findings
• Work with internal engineering teams and external governing agencies to develop & validate vehicle performance
• Maintain & document test vehicle conditions, coordinate repairs & retrofits, and support additional vehicle engineering testing as needed

• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, and/or MATLAB
• Experience with software & hardware troubleshooting, ADAS testing, vehicle road testing, and/or development on DAS systems
• Experience with data-logging & analysis using data acquisition systems, CAN hardware, etc.
• Outstanding attention to detail and highly observational; ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment, multitask, and coordinate multiple program & executive priorities in parallel
• Ability to interpret regulations and test procedures in collaboration with different teams and ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and third parties
• Must be comfortable driving prototype vehicles during testing that may lack safety features; valid driver's license required
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or proof of exceptional skills in related field
• Experience developing tooling with microcontrollers is a plus
• Motorsports background and/or hobbies relating to driving is a plus