Tesla · 20 hours ago
Software Engineer, Optimus
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $210K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to accelerate the automation and manufacturing of the cutting-edge Optimus Bot products. This role involves building scalable and reliable data pipelines to support manufacturing processes and collaborating with engineers across multiple departments.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Build scalable and reliable data pipelines for Optimus manufacturing lines to support cross functional teams
Monitor and maintain infrastructure health with robust alerting, logging and automation for scale and reliability
Collaborate with engineers across multiple departments on test software design and integration
Build automation and tools that accelerate analysis and visualization for mass manufacturing
Provide technical guidance to teams in query and programming best practices
Maintain VMs for databases, testers in production
Automate software development pipeline and alerts/logs for health monitoring of production systems
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Programming Languages: Python, Go, Javascript/Typescript with 3+ years of experience in Software Development
Database management: MYSQL, Clickhouse with knowledge on query optimization and schema design
Experience working with Rest APIs & APIs for data ingestion
DevOps / CI/CD: Docker, Kubernetes, Github Actions, Jenkins, Ansible
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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