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Software Validation Engineer, Power Conversion & Charging System

Tesla Motors, Inc.
140000 - 252000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 31, 2026
What to Expect The Power Conversion & Charging Systems team develops, integrates, and validates real-time embedded software that bridges high/low voltage systems, chargers, actuators, and grid infrastructure. Our systems power & charge every Tesla we ship worldwide, serving mission-critical features from daily driving & charging to Powershare & FSD. As a Software Validation Engineer, you'll be a key member of the design team, partnering closely with talented design engineers and cross-functional partners, shaping both today's vehicles and the products and features still ahead. You will build validation plans, test cases, and automation tooling that accelerate development and meaningfully expand test coverage. Through the lens of validation, you will also create simulation infrastructure - including circuit model simulation, virtual vehicle systems, and fault injection simulations - so the team can explore, prove, and harden designs faster and with greater confidence. Join a dedicated, highly skilled team and help deliver cutting-edge products that make a real impact. What You'll Do Develop firmware test plans & test cases for current and future products using C/C++, pytest or gtest on Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) & Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms Develop simulation model & fault injection platforms for firmware validation such as circuit simulation in software, FPGA and HIL Work with integration, system validation and firmware engineers to create & maintain safety concepts, requirements, and test plans for new products Develop software tooling and data pipeline to create & upload test coverage reports onto Tesla's internal server for firmware release and sign-off Create & integrate pipelines and workflows to upload testing data or report from simulation sweeps Create test filtering and load balancing infrastructure to keep build times in CI/simulation cluster down What You'll Bring Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience Strong Python and scripting skills with SI enablement Strong electrical engineering & circuit fundamentals Experience creating validation plans for embedded systems Experience with pytest, gtest or an equivalent testing framework Experience working with CI/CD, data pipelines, data analysis, PCBA schematics, FPGA design, and circuit model simulation is a plus 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 $140,000 - $252,000/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.