Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. What To Expect Tesla seeks to change the world by accelerating the transition to sustainable energy, and you can be a part of that mission by ensuring that the audio experience in a Tesla vehicle is second to none. You will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the product by continuously improving our audio quality, working with developers to bring new audio hardware to Tesla products in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to apply a passion for audio perfection and gain cross-functional skills in software, hardware, and manufacturing to root-cause issues, and establish efficient procedures and processes to validate audio designs. What You'll Do Develop and execute objective and subjective evaluations of audio components and systems Transducer characterization and validation of designs Conduct acoustic measurements and data collection for vehicle audio applications Build test setups for audio hardware, interfacing with the device under test via digital, analog, and acoustic I/O Generate clear test reports from the investigations Develop protocols for evaluating and validating DSP algorithms, audio software, and hardware Work closely with developers to investigate, define, and iterate improvements Triage and root cause audio issues, providing actionable details to developers Perform black box testing of acoustic/audio related features of the vehicle for software/hardware development Manually validate audio functions in the car including voice capture and media playback for software and hardware milestones What You'll Bring Experience using instruments such as Klippel and Audio Precision or SoundCheck Experience with acoustic measurement instruments, processes, tradeoffs, and relevant pitfalls Hands-on experience with acoustic measurements, microphone types, and acoustic metrics Ability to hear analog and digital audio artifacts, identify and localize physical acoustic defects Highly detail-oriented and well organized Must possess a perpetual drive for perfection in audio quality Flexibility to learn and use the best available software tools and infrastructure Valid driver's license required Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from 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 with options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid 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 including: 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: $104,000 - $204,000 per year + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay may vary depending on factors such as location, experience, and skills. The total compensation package may include other elements, which will be detailed if an employment offer is made. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Validation Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA . Other related roles are also listed, with details on location and salary ranges.

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