Software Engineer, Hardware Test Automation

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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

Compensation & 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

Expected Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.