Tesla · 2 months ago
Software Engineer, Scenario Evaluation, Optimus Simulation
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $390K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a Software Engineer for the Optimus Simulation team, responsible for creating and maintaining the validation process for the Optimus Bot. The role involves developing software tools, conducting various tests, and collaborating with developers to ensure high reliability and scalability of the simulation.
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Responsibilities
Develop software and tools to engineer and author high-value Simulation Scenarios
Perform functional, stress, integration, and performance tests on multiple levels within the system including vehicle software simulation, hardware-in-the-loop automation
Develop tooling and automation to improve the efficiency of validating the simulator
Identify effective test strategies for new and existing features and craft test plans accordingly
Analyze issues detected during our tests or reported by others and work closely with Simulation/Autopilot Developers to fix issues and validate software changes
Find software bugs through manual testing, automated scripting, and report investigation
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience
3+ years Software Development experience, preferably in video game gameplay systems or closed-loop evaluation systems
2+ years of HIL, SIL, or closed-loop evaluation experience
Strong Python and C++ skills
Experience troubleshooting on both software and hardware level
Experience solving difficult QA problems (scalability, reliability, reporting, parallelization)
Experience in designing automation frameworks and developing test automation software
Excellent communication skills and very detail oriented
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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