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Firmware Validation Engineer & Flashing Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
140,000 - 210,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Feb 18, 2026
What to Expect Tesla Test & Automation Team is looking for an amazing Firmware Validation and Flashing Engineer to develop flashing fixtures and automation software to validate and flash firmware onto all of Tesla's PCBAs.We are looking for someone who is excited about building great software, has solid electrical fundamentals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and appreciates the importance of accuracy and on-time delivery. The Test and Automation Team works closely with Design Engineering, Firmware, Validation, and Product Security teams to define/specify firmware flashing fixtures, and drive validation and release processes for Tesla's electronic control units (ECU)/ PCBAs.A successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, with excellent attention to detail, an ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. What You'll Do Work with firmware and electrical engineers to bring up first revision PCBAs Specify how to flash and automate the flashing process of PCBAs, making them scalable for mass production Develop automation pipelines for build and release Manage build configuration requirements from early bring-up to start-of-production (SOP) Work with multi-functional teams to resolve bugs, feature/build issues, and drive the timeline for release from Tesla to supplier What You'll Bring Minimum of 1 to 3 years prior experience in embedded systems, software engineering (or similar role) Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience Solid Python experience Understanding of branching, configuration management, testing, build and release processes for complex software Must have fundamentals in electrical engineering Technical understanding of development tools, source control, and continuous integration build systems, e.g. GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience Proven ability to work effectively with multiple partners across a multi-functional organization Ability to independently manage complex project objectives 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: 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 Expected Compensation $140,000 - $210,000/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.