What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostics Engineer, Autonomous Driving position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Tesla is seeking aDiagnosticsEngineer forAutonomous DrivingSystems, which includesSelf-drivingsoftware and associated hardware, such as camerasand the self-driving computer.This role is uniquely positioned within our engineering organizationas the owner ofdiagnostictools and features,acting as anadvocate forthe end users inour global service operations.A strong technical background in diagnosing complex electricalsystems with heavy software content and deployed in safety-critical applications isrequired.Youmust be passionate aboutautonomousvehicles, a strong critical thinker, and capable of understanding technical system-level architecture and issues.
As a Diagnostics Engineer in the Vehicle Software organization, you will be reviewing real-world issues, digging into logs and code, and designing enhanced diagnostics that improve the experience for customers and service technicians alike. Youwon'tjust report problems;you'llroot-cause them, propose solutions, and implement improvements yourself.
What You'll Do
Review and triage field cases: analyze vehicle logs and diagnostic data to root-cause issues across hardware and software
Own the diagnostic strategy for autonomous driving features: define what needs to be detected, design the diagnostic approach, and implement it in production code (alerts,automated scripts, andservice routines)
Optimizerepair procedures andguide future product designs to improve serviceability
Analyze fleet metrics toidentifytrends, edge cases, and areas for improvement
Support vehicle-level testing and validation of fixes and new features
Present insights and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams
Establishand supporta strong feedback loop fromCustomer Supportand Service teams to thedevelopment teams focused on autonomous driving, advocating for service and field needs with engineering leadership
What You'll Bring
Strong engineering fundamentals with the ability to diagnose both hardware and embedded software
Experience with common communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet)
Software development skills in C , Python, and/or JavaScript;able to review, debug, and contribute to production codebases, not just write scripts
Experienceworking withdriverassistanceand autonomous driving systems (perception, vehicle controls); experience withcamera-basedperceptionsystems a plus
Data analysis skills (SQL, data visualization,basic statistics)
Clear written and verbal communication; able to distill complex technical findings into actionable recommendations for engineering, service, and leadership audiences
A collaborative but independent working style, comfortable digging into problems autonomously, questioning assumptions
Demonstrated experiencecoordinatingsuccessful projectsacross hardware/softwareengineering, field service, and customer support teams
Prior experience in Formula SAE or experience working on personal cars is a plus
Compensation and 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
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $94,520 - $368,628