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Software Integration Engineer, Factory Firmware

Tesla
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026 CLOSED ON 8/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Integration Engineer, Factory Firmware position at Tesla?

What To Expect
The Factory Firmware Team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer to develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing and validation. As a Firmware Integration Engineer, you will develop software tools for the factory side-by-side with development, quality, and manufacturing teams. You will be expected to move projects along at an aggressive pace – pulling together the contributions of cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams into a cohesive solution. You will also be expected to get your hands dirty in the details of various subsystems – digging through vehicle logs, root causing issues and developing solutions to complex problems. The Factory Firmware Team is the eyes and ears of the Firmware organization within the factory and often have the last say on the deployment of new firmware to manufacturing – providing valuable insight and feedback to accelerate development of new software features.

What You'll Do

  • Set up system level manufacturing processes, related to firmware, from initial concept to final product
  • Develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation
  • Integrate vehicle firmware tests in manufacturing and support new program launches, both hardware and software
  • Validate firmware in manufacturing through the integration and release of new firmware versions
  • Develop software solutions to bridge manufacturing process gaps, maintaining firmware quality, and streamlining production
  • Develop and improve tools as well as resolve firmware related issues to support production in meeting their targets
  • Influence the end-to-end process of firmware integration into vehicle subsystems within manufacturing
  • Troubleshoot high priority production situations through root cause analysis and implementation of short and long term solutions


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Ruby, etc.)
  • Experience testing and validating embedded software in electro-mechanical systems
  • Strong experience collaborating with colleagues and communicating complex technical concepts to others of varied technical backgrounds
  • Must be detail-oriented with an ability to think creatively and produce “outside of the box” solutions
  • Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forward
  • Experience working with new product introduction and process improvements
  • Experience working in high volume automotive manufacturing
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing metrics
  • 2 years of professional/relevant experience, preferred


  • Benefits
    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


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