Electrical & Software Engineer, Low Voltage Software
- Category: Software Developer Jobs
- Location: California City, California
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 21K to 29K
- Published on: 2025/09/22
We seek a highly motivated and technical individual for an interdisciplinary electrical & software engineering position on the Low Voltage Software Team. Our team develops hardware, and software frameworks used for automated design validation of Tesla's vehicle and Optimus products. We work alongside all design teams to ensure a timely release of our testing & automation solutions. Our teams' products are used in both the high-volume context of manufacturing, and on a per unit bases for failure analysis & reliability testing. We are looking for someone with a very good understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and software tools including Python, Golang and Linux.
Responsibilities
Design test racks & software for automated validation of vehicle & Optimus electronics
Interface with firmware teams to define how a test should be implemented and what features are needed to enable our automations
Understand and or develop low level IC drivers using protocols such as SPI, I2C and LIN
Root cause problems between firmware, hardware and custom test hardware
Understand IC electrical capabilities, fault behavior and diagnostic features
Design custom electronics designed to be used as test equipment for tesla products
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Software experience via medium to large projects or equivalent
Experience designing, prototyping and debugging PCBs
Programming skills in Python, or Golang (or similar)
Demonstrate a very good understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
Experience with low voltage power distribution
Experience using or testing brushless motors
Understanding Variable Frequency Drives is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
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
Expected Compensation
$111,200 - $2+2,800/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.
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