Tesla · 2 months ago
Sr. Vehicle Modeling Software Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $204K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Sr. Vehicle Modeling Software Engineer to enhance the software infrastructure for vehicle modeling, improve reliability and efficiency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Implement repository functions to ensure maximum reliability of the model "development" branch
Address and mitigate bad habits or practices by vehicle modelers that inadvertently break the model, reducing debugging time and improving workflow efficiency
Bring industry best practices such as unit tests, metrics tracking, error handling, etc
Collaborate with vehicle modelers to create automation framework, job management, and functions for repetitive tasks
Full utilization of continuous integration systems to improve speed of daily operations
Integration of enterprise AI tools
Make significant improvements to the speed and ease of use of model inputs from other teams
Focus on streamlining processes like component data inputs and traceability of model assumptions
Build infrastructure for ease of model output sharing with other teams
Lead team efforts to design and build large-scale databases to support a variety of use cases
Collaborate with other teams to ensure a unified and scalable approach to data management
Lead the design and architecture implementation of a world-class next gen integrated vehicle model
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, training in state-of-the-art software engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in software development, ideally with a focus on simulation, experience with HPC clusters, or other physics focused computation systems
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, and C++
Experience with software development tools and frameworks like Git, Jenkins, or Docker
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, or computer-aided engineering (CAE) principles
A baseline foundation in physics such as dynamics, differential equations, etc
Experience with front end UI development
Benefits
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
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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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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