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# Autopilot Test Specialist

- **Company:** Tesla
- **Location:** Santa Oliva, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=06f3ca8891b7c80b

## About the Role

* Comfortable with repetitive vehicle manoeuvres.
 * Basic mechanical skills and familiarity with hand tools and an aptitude for software skills.
 * Familiarity with ADAS/Autopilot systems and their sensors.
 * Fundamental knowledge of UNECE regulations (active safety) is a plus.
 * Basic knowledge of fundamental vehicle systems and how they work.
 * Comfortable driving engineering vehicles which may contain prototype software and hardware.
 * Experience with safely driving trailers with heavy loads.
 * Excellent attention to detail and high situational awareness.
 * Ability to multi-task, organize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
 * Very good English communication skills.
 * Must be comfortable driving prototype vehicles that may lack standard safety features, and must hold a valid EU driver's license with a clean driving record.

## Description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help accelerate our vehicle-level testing. The Autopilot Test Specialist role is highly hands-on, working closely with engineers and technicians to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement. This is a full-time position that requires someone who is highly organized, confident in their high-performance driving abilities, has strong technical aptitude, and can manage projects on a fluid schedule.

This role is based in Tarragona, Spain, but also requires flexibility to travel (up to 40%) to various domestic and international locations as needed, to test vehicles on public roads and proving grounds.

Note: We require an English version of your CV to be submitted with your application.
What You'll Do

 * Safely conduct vehicle-level testing of our Autopilot system by analyzing data, triaging software issues, and troubleshooting abnormal vehicle behaviors using Tesla's proprietary in-house software tools.
 * Communicate test results with engineers and remain on-call for clarification when necessary.
 * Support the design and fabrication of vehicle engineering tools.
 * Assist technicians with vehicle preparation by installing relevant test equipment.
 * Maintain and document the condition of test vehicles and coordinate repairs or retrofits as necessary.
 * Maintain confidentiality regarding prototype hardware and software, unreleased vehicle programs, and all other internal Tesla information.
 * Support any additional vehicle engineering testing as required.


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