Sr. Software QA Engineer, Logistics

Description:
We are seeking a highly analytical and technically strong Automation QA Engineer to join our growing quality engineering team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and quality of our next-generation applications through advanced automation, intelligent test design, and data-driven validation.
This role demands deep expertise in web automation (Playwright & Selenium), API & database testing, and a forward-thinking mindset toward AI-powered testing. You will not just write tests, you will design intelligent, self-healing, and scalable test systems that evolve with our platforms.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium for complex web applications
Develop and execute API test suites using RestAssured, Postman or custom frameworks (Python/Java)
Perform database testing (SQL/NoSQL) to verify data integrity, schema consistency and transaction accuracy across systems
Leverage AI/ML techniques in testing to improve productivity
Apply analytical thinking to identify root causes of failures, prioritize critical paths and reduce false positives
Use Python/Java to build reusable test utilities, data generators, and automation scripts that integrate with CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps to embed quality early in the SDLC
Contribute to test strategy, CI/CD pipeline integration and test reporting dashboards
Stay ahead of trends in test automation innovation, including AI-driven test optimization and synthetic data generation

Requirements:
Expertise in: Playwright (preferred) and Selenium (with WebDriver), JavaScript/TypeScript (essential for modern Playwright frameworks), API testing (REST/SOAP) using Postman, RestAssured, or custom frameworks, SQL/NoSQL database testing (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Proven experience in CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
Experience with test frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cucumber, TestNG)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to debug complex issues and improve test reliability
Proficiency in at least one programming language - Python is strongly preferred
Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and test orchestration
Familiarity with test data management tools and synthetic data generation
Experience using AI/ML in testing

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.