Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Software Engineer - Scenario Evaluation, Optimus Simulation

Test Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, and practical software engineering experience.
At least 3 years of software development experience, preferably in video game gameplay systems or closed-loop evaluation systems.
At least 2 years of hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, or closed-loop evaluation experience.
Strong Python and C++ skills.
Experience troubleshooting at both software and hardware levels.
Experience solving difficult quality assurance problems involving scalability, reliability, reporting, and parallelization.
Experience designing automation frameworks and developing test automation software.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Develop software and tools to engineer and author high-value simulation scenarios.
Perform functional, stress, integration, and performance tests at multiple system levels, including vehicle software simulation and hardware-in-the-loop automation.
Develop tooling and automation to improve simulator validation efficiency.
Identify effective test strategies for new and existing features and create test plans accordingly.
Analyze issues detected during testing or reported by others; work with Simulation and Autopilot Developers to fix issues and validate software changes.
Find software bugs through manual testing, automated scripting, and report investigation.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	280816
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Optimus Simulation team recreates the real world as a comprehensive playground for Optimus. We build a robust, high-fidelity simulation stack, physics, photorealistic rendering, and intelligent actors, so the robot can be tested thoroughly and developed faster than real-world iteration alone allows.<p>As a Software Engineer on the Optimus Simulation team, you will own and advance the validation systems that move Optimus toward operational autonomy. You will design and maintain end-to-end bot validation workflows, partner closely with cross-functional teams to validate new and existing features, and define high-signal test scenarios that expose real-world failure modes early.</p><p>You will also build the scenario creation and reporting tooling that scales this process, turning ad-hoc validation into a repeatable, data-driven pipeline. Beyond feature validation, you will strengthen the simulation platform itself through rigorous testing and automation, ensuring high reliability and scalability as the system grows.</p>

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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