Sr. Software QA Engineer, Vehicle & Charging, Digital Experience

Description:
We are responsible for Tesla’s customer facing journey from order to ownership experience which serves customers in over 60 countries, helping users understand and purchase our groundbreaking products, and keep track of their orders through delivery. As a QA Engineer you will work very closely with Software Engineers to understand the technical design of applications and ensure testability of the developed components. You will build test automation with the goal of providing maximum coverage in the most efficient manner. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the test infrastructure is easily maintainable and can scale to the demands of a rapid continuous integration continuous deployment environment.

Responsibilities:
Drive quality assurance for web and mobile apps engineered by the digital team, from inception to deployment
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, including functionality, end-to-end, integration, and regression testing, using industry-standard tools and methodologies
Collaborate with product managers and developers in a small-team environment to understand requirements, translate them into detailed test cases, and ensure alignment on quality goals
Create and maintain automated test suites and frameworks using tools like Selenium and Python (or similar tools and languages)
Perform hands-on testing using available tools such as REST APIs, database queries/manipulation, application logs, etc., to validate functionality and data integrity
Define, implement, and maintain test plans, specifications, and suites to improve overall code coverage and product quality across supported platforms
Provide technical leadership by promoting engineering best practices, identifying risks, and contributing to large-scale, cross-functional programs

Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience (e.g., 2+ years in QA or software testing)
Proficiency in either Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Java, or C#, with hands-on experience in automation testing
Experience with web application and/or mobile application testing
Strong knowledge of test methodologies, processes, and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JIRA, Git, SQL), including black-box/grey-box testing and client-server architectures
Familiarity with SQL databases for querying and data manipulation and API testing for backend integration
Proven ability to work effectively in small teams, supporting developers and adapting to evolving requirements
Evidence of exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for quality assurance

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
$144,000 - $216,000/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.