Tesla · 3 months ago
Software Engineer, Robotics Integrations
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expTesla’s Factory Automation Robotics team builds fleet management and robot control software that operates autonomous robots and automation systems. They are seeking a robotics applications engineer to lead deployments, provide production support, and drive continuous improvement of these applications across Tesla factories.
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Responsibilities
Represent factory operations in the development and deployment of robotics applications, ensuring product capabilities meet operational requirements and KPIs are reported to leadership and engineering teams
Provide hands-on support for production systems, including triaging issues, debugging distributed and edge software, and driving short- and long-term resolutions with engineering teams
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to gather requirements, prioritize feature requests, and validate solutions in live factory environments
Ensure system reliability and uptime through proactive monitoring, structured escalation, and continuous improvement initiatives, including workflow automation, documentation, and process standardization
Serve as incident commander for critical production issues, coordinating teams to resolve incidents, minimize downtime, and provide data-driven root cause analysis with corrective actions
Document troubleshooting procedures, provide user training, and mentor local engineers and technicians on software usage and best practices
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
1+ years of experience in a support or integration engineering role, with a focus on system implementation, troubleshooting complex technical issues and maintenance in production environments
Strong organizational skills with experience in project management, deployment coordination, or program execution, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and operations teams
Experience with backend/cloud technologies such as C/C++, Golang, GraphQL, NATS, Kafka, gRPC, and SQL, plus DevOps tools like CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitHub
Preferred
Experience in robotics, industrial automation, or fleet management systems is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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