Job Description

What to Expect

As a Staff Software Engineer in Test you will build the automation framework, automation tools, and develop automation scripts for validating Tesla’s current and next generation manufacturing system. You should have a passion for developing world class automation scripts in an Agile environment, as well as be confident working alongside developers to create automation scripts in parallel as the feature is being developed. Build functional automation scripts, both UI & API integrate with our CI/CD pipeline. We use open-source tools, like Playwright, for building the automation regression suite and these will be executed for every release.

What You’ll Do

• Driving automation across multiple apps and building reusable components for the automation
• Developing automation strategy and end-to-end test cases across FX systems
• Integrating with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions
• Supporting daily releases and regression monitoring
• Develop BDD Scenarios and Automation Test Suites
• Work independently against aggressive deadlines
• Verify the quality of data using automated scripts
• Report testing status, milestones and issues to project stakeholders
• Keen attention to detail and be exceptionally good at identifying inconsistencies and flaws

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• Solid programming experience using one or more of the languages: Go, Java, JavaScript/Type Script
• Strong Understanding of REST and demonstrated experience with web services APIs testing/automation
• Strong experience in using open-source tools like Git, stash and Jenkins
• Knowledge in one or more automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium Webdriver / Appium or WebdriverJS)
• Proficient in designing/creating Automation Frameworks
• Experience working with J-Meter or any load testing tool
• Experience in Continuous Integration (e.g., Jenkins) or Delivery and knowledge on Kubernetes and Jenkins pipelines
• Strong knowledge in SQL and back-end concepts

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:

• 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

$172,000 - $258,000/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.