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Software Engineer in Test, Automation, Core Services Engineering

Job in Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94537, USA
Listing for: Tesla
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 172000 - 258000 USD Yearly USD 172000.00 258000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff Software Engineer in Test, Automation, Core Services Engineering
What to Expect

We are a backend orchestration team focused on building distributed systems to power mobile and web customer facing interfaces. We are looking for an experienced software engineer who will build frameworks that test customer ownership applications and build tools to monitor its health. You will support projects like charging using the North America Charging Standard (NACS), OTA updates, referrals, Robotaxi & the Tesla Diner to name a few.

What You'll Do

* Integrate with our Core services team, writing automation for new and existing features, as well triaging and maintaining automation across multiple products

* Build the infrastructure to test the product programmatically, measure code coverage and automate test cases

* Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, and Developers to understand product requirements, and translate them into a robust test strategy

* Write backend integration tests for RESTful APIs, develop Python frameworks and libraries to help support automated test case development

* Provide technical leadership, driving and performing engineering best practices to initiate, plan, and execute large-scale, cross-functional, and company-wide critical programs

* Guide scalability, stress, and performance testing for products and document test results and recommendations

What You'll Bring

* Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience

* Experience in Java, .NET CORE, Python, or Golang and dependency injection

* Extensive knowledge of writing automation tests for RESTful APIs

* Working knowledge of continuous deployment, feature toggles, logging, metrics, monitoring, and alerting

* Database experience (MySQL, SQL Server) and good knowledge in query optimization

* Expert knowledge of REST APIs and Microservice architecture, experience with Docker and Kubernetes;
Queue processing experience (Apache Kafka, Rabbit

MQ)

* Experience with distributed systems spanning multiple regions, with complex interdependencies

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.

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Staff Software Engineer in Test, Automation, Core Services Engineering

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