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What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Engineer focusing on manufacturing testsoftwaredevelopment. In this role, you willbe responsible fordeveloping end-to-end testing solutionsand software implementationsforOptimusmanufacturing testing. Your role in this demanding and fast-paced environment will contribute to the development of a groundbreaking product, aligning with our mission of achieving machine-to-build-machine capability. If you have proven experience in launching new products at high volume, anda track recordof leading successful projects, join Tesla to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI robotics.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement manufacturing test software for Optimus general assembly line
- Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to develop test coverage, define metrics, align on firmware features and APIs for manufacturing testing software implementation
- Design and develop comprehensive manufacturing test software that may include connectivity tests, functional tests and system level self-test
- Develop software for automated manufacturing testers that may include PLC controllers and communications between PLC and testers
- Debug and root-causing issues related to manufacturing testing
- Develop and maintain scalable and reliable manufacturing testing software for high volume production, minimizing downtime, maintenance and deployment cost through tools such as cloud development
- Log, store and analyze test data to enable FA and design improvements
- Early engagement with cross functional development teams to drive DFT requirement
- Work with internal and external tester development partners on automation tester design and validation
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience
- Experience in high volume manufacturing testing of actuators, sensors, electronics or related electromechanical hardware
- Experience in hardware test framework such as OpenHTF, pytest, Robot Framework or similar
- Fluency in Python and JavaScript
- Experience in PLC controls and PLC - Tester communication and error handling
- Familiar with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS)
- Experience in working with Linux OS and Docker
- Familiarity with protocols such as CAN and EtherCAT
- Experience with databases for test data storage, such as SQL (e.g. MySQL,Microsoft SQL), NoSQL (e.g. Mongo DB, Elastic search) databases, and column-storedatabase (e.g. Click House) and good knowledge of query optimization
- Familiarity with data pipeline/data visualization tools such as Telegraf, Kafka, and Grafana
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:
- 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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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Jul 24, 2026