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Tesla • Palo Alto, California, United States
Salary: $120,000 - $252,000 / year
Role & seniority: Hardware-reliability test automation Software Engineer (level not specified), full-time.
Python for framework development
Interfaces to test equipment over CAN, Serial, TCP/IP, etc.
APIs, databases, frontends; React/NextJS optional
Git, CI/CD, Docker
Production-ready deployment of highly available apps
Improve and maintain a modular hardware testing framework in Python
Build robust interfaces and APIs for test equipment and test engineers
Design/manage databases and data tooling; create UIs for writing/executing/monitoring tests
Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong software engineering fundamentals; correct, performant, secure code
Strong Python proficiency
Experience deploying highly available production applications
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, Docker
Experience designing/implementing complex systems
Strong communication and collaboration
Experience creating React/Next.js frontends
Ability to train and onboard engineers, technicians, interns
Location not specified; full-time role at Tesla
Employee benefits available from day 1; compensation: $120k–$252k/year plus stock/bonuses
What To Expect This team supports over a hundred stakeholders across a dozen hardware testing teams at Tesla by developing and continuously improving software related to hardware reliability test automation. This includes everything from writing code to interface with physical equipment/vehicle components, to creating an intuitive application layer for test engineers/technicians to deploying full-stack APIs, databases, and frontends. This Engineer has a lot of agency in deciding the roadmap to improving the reliability testing ecosystem, and as such must have solid software development fundamentals.
What You'll Do
Use Python to improve a modular, highly extensible hardware testing framework Build robust interfaces for test equipment that communicate over CAN, Serial, TCP/IP, and other protocols Build and deploy APIs that improve the capabilities of the system and the quality of life of test engineers Design and manage databases and data tools for the storage, retrieval and visualization of test data Create user interfaces for writing, executing, and monitoring hardware tests Train engineers, technicians, and interns to use new tools and drive their adoption Elevate the entire testing organization by encouraging best software practices
What You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong software engineering fundamentals: capable of writing correct, performant, and secure software Strong Python proficiency Experience deploying highly-available applications to production Familiarity with software development tools like Git, CI/CD, Docker Experience designing and implementing complex systems Experience creating React/NextJS frontends is a plus Strong communication skills and collaborative spirit
Benefits Compensation and Benefits
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
$120,000 - $252,000/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.
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