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Software Development Engineer, Manufacturing Test Optimus

Tesla

Tesla

Software Engineering
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 2, 2025
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Software Development Engineer, Manufacturing Test Optimus

Job Category Manufacturing
Location Palo Alto, California
Req. ID 235837
Job Type Full-time
What to Expect

Join Tesla's manufacturing team as a Software Development Engineer, where you'll focus on developing cutting-edge manufacturing test software on Optimus production line. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll write software for testing and calibration equipment, contributing to the success of our groundbreaking products. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain testing software systems to validate assembly quality on a manufacturing line
  • Write software code in Go/Python and JavaScript
  • Participate in creating testing software deployable to multiple manufacturing testers using cloud development tools like Docker
  • Help develop software solutions for easy maintenance of test equipment by production teams
  • Assist in optimizing system performance, scalability, and reliability through logging, monitoring, and data management
  • Collaborate with the firmware team to integrate Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) routines into the tester application
  • Assist in designing and developing comprehensive self-tests for thorough validation of functionality, performance, and reliability
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree, or equivalent experience
  • Solid foundation in software engineering principles
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Go, Python, or JavaScript)
  • Basic understanding of Linux OS and familiarity with hardware connection protocols (CAN, EtherCAT)
  • Exposure to databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data pipeline/data visualization tools (Telegraf, Kafka, Grafana)
  • 1-3 years of experience in software development, preferably in a manufacturing environment or with physical hardware devices
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)
  • 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

    $111,200 - $433,680/annual salary + 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.



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