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Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
What To Expect
The manufacturing quality data engineering team is a high impact, high priority and high visibility team that is laser focus on safety critical issues and expanding critical services to Gigafactories worldwide. Within Tesla's Vehicle Engineering organization, you will have the data gold mines across design, manufacturing and vehicle data sources, enabling you to design, create and deploy innovative new data services, automation and machine learning tools into production use. In this role, you will focus on scaling the exponentially growing infrastructure reliably, leveraging testing automation infrastructure to detect software issues before customers experience them.

What You'll Do

  • Led the design, implementation, and optimization of automated testing frameworks for large-scale web and mobile applications, utilizing tools such as Selenium, Appium, and Cypress to achieve high test coverage and significantly improve product reliability across multiple release cycles
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, DevOps engineers and data engineers, to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring seamless deployment and minimizing production downtime through proactive failure detection
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive test automation suites in Java, Python, and JavaScript, incorporating behavior-driven development (BDD) principles with Cucumber to facilitate scalable, maintainable tests that supported agile sprints and rapid iteration on features serving millions of users
  • Conducted in-depth code reviews and mentored junior QA engineers on best practices for test automation, including API testing with Postman, resulting in noticeable improvements in team efficiency and the establishment of standardized testing protocols across the organization
  • Analyzed test results and defect patterns using data-driven approaches, leveraging tools like JIRA and TestRail for tracking, and implemented predictive analytics to identify high-risk areas, contributing to a marked reduction in critical bugs post-launch
  • Championed quality assurance initiatives by integrating performance and security testing automation (e.g., JMeter for load testing), ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing overall system reliability in high-stakes environments
  • Drove continuous improvement through root cause analysis of test failures, authoring detailed documentation and training modules on automated testing strategies, which were adopted company-wide to foster a culture of diligence and precision in software development


  • What You'll Bring

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of work experience of software testing experience including design and develop test automation framework
  • Proficient in Python and JavaScript
  • Passionate about troubleshooting errors to determine root cause and prevent future occurrence
  • Excellent communication skills with detail and result oriented mindset
  • Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple deadlines


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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

    $120,000 - $270,000/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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