Software Engineer, Automation Infrastructure

This role supports a multi-disciplinary team through software development to continuously improve and maintain the test infrastructure used across validation teams within Vehicle Engineering. You will be responsible for delivering robust, modular, and easy to use code that enables rapid and efficient deployment of new tests and test systems. This Engineer supports Vehicle Engineering on the Validation Platform team. It is the expectation of this role that the Engineer has sufficient experience to independently develop, validate, and troubleshoot fullstack validation infrastructure.


Responsibilities

• Build robust and flexible Python tools to automate test equipment that communicates over CAN, LIN, RS232, TCP/IP, GPIB and other interfaces
• Build tools for storage, retrieval, and visualization of test data from data lake-style frameworks
• Enable Test Engineers to monitor and access time-series data using a web app
• Provide REST endpoints to serve test data to be consumed by that web front-end or by engineers' custom Python scripts
• Disseminate improved software throughout the test lab to elevate other testing. You will train Engineers, Technicians, and Interns to operate your new tools and drive their adoption
• Directly receive and implement user feedback, iterating quickly to provide useful, well-received tools
• Installation and setup of various team toolchains, including python environment and dependency management

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong Python proficiency
• Experience creating React, Next.js, etc. frontend websites from start to finish
• Experience designing full-stack applications and services, especially with SQL backend databases
• Versed in software fundamentals including software design, abstraction, and maintainability
• Familiarity with Git, continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, virtualization such as Docker
• Ability to collaborate and communicate technical concepts to those in non-software roles

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at 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 have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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 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

$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.