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Software Engineer, Scenario Evaluation, Optimus Simulation

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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What To Expect As a Software Engineer for the Optimus Simulation team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the Optimus Bot validation process on the path to operational autonomy.

You will work very closely with the team to drive validation of new and existing features and be responsible for creating test scenarios. You will also be building scenario creation and scenario reporting tools that streamline this process. Additionally, you will help the Simulation team provide high reliability and scalability through testing and automation.

The Optimus Simulation team's goal is to recreate the real world to provide a comprehensive playground for Optimus. The team builds a robust and accurate simulation with physics, photorealistic rendering, and intelligent actors to allow thorough testing and accelerated development.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

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

Expected Compensation $132,000 - $390,000/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. This position may also include other elements dependent on the offered role. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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