Tesla · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, Tooling, Self-Driving QA
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$133K/yr - $293K/yrTesla is seeking a Tooling & Data Engineer for their Autopilot QA team, responsible for designing and maintaining systems that analyze the stability and performance of Autopilot features. The role involves building infrastructure, pipelines, and dashboards to support engineering teams in improving Autopilot's safety and reliability.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Build and maintain scalable event analysis pipelines to process millions of in-vehicle signals daily
Develop internal analytics tools to monitor Autopilot performance across the fleet and detect regressions automatically
Design and maintain dashboards (e.g., Grafana) and alerting for stability, reliability, and performance metrics
Collaborate with QA, software, and firmware engineers to detect, investigate, and track stability regressions
Create tools that accelerate validation cycles via automated detection, triage, and reporting
Work across infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes) to ensure pipelines are reliable and easy to maintain
Contribute to data science and analytics efforts using fleet data to detect patterns, anomalies, and edge cases
Build test automation infrastructure for data-driven pre-merge validation, including PR blocking tools for regressions
Propose and develop new internal tools to close feedback loops and improve quality across the Autopilot stack
Qualification
Required
Evidence of solid coding skills in Python or C++
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or the equivalent in practical experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Proven development experience, especially in tooling, automation, or backend development
Strong understanding of SQL and telemetry analysis, including performance and reliability monitoring
Experience with data pipeline frameworks and time-series dashboards (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus)
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and other infrastructure tools for managing internal platforms
Comfort working with large-scale, real-world telemetry and using it to drive product quality
Passion for building tools that empower engineers and QA to work more effectively
Strong attention to detail and a drive for automation, validation, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into clear action plans
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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