Staff Manufacturing Test Software Development Engineer, Optimus
- Location
- Austin, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Listed
- 29 days ago
About the role
Staff Manufacturing Test Software Development Engineer, Optimus | Tesla (Manufacturing)
Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 277909 | Job Type: Full-time
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Engineer focusing on manufacturing test software development. In this role, you will be responsible for developing end-to-end testing solutions and software implementations for Optimus manufacturing 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, and a track record of leading successful projects, join Tesla to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of SI 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
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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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