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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Manufacturing Test Software Development Engineer, Optimus - **Company:** Tesla Motors - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Engineering, Code Coverage, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Linux, Elasticsearch, EtherCAT, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test Data, Grafana, Hardware Testing, Pytest, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17697639?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17697639%2FStaff-Manufacturing-Test-Software-Development-Engineer-Optimus-Texas-Austin ## About the Role * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience * Experience in high volume manufacturing testing of actuators, sensors, electronics or related electromechanical hardware * Experience in hardware test framework such as OpenHTF, pytest, Robot Framework or similar * Fluency in Python and JavaScript * Experience in PLC controls and PLC - Tester communication and error handling * Familiar with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) * Experience in working with Linux OS and Docker * Familiarity with protocols such as CAN and EtherCAT * Experience with databases for test data storage, such as SQL (e.g. MySQL,Microsoft SQL), NoSQL (e.g. Mongo DB, Elastic search) databases, and column-storedatabase (e.g. Click House) and good knowledge of query optimization * Familiarity with data pipeline/data visualization tools such as Telegraf, Kafka, and Grafana ## Description Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Engineer focusing on manufacturing testsoftwaredevelopment. In this role, you willbe responsible fordeveloping end-to-end testing solutionsand software implementationsforOptimusmanufacturing testing. Your role in this demanding and fast-paced environment will contribute to the development of a groundbreaking product, aligning with our mission of achieving machine-to-build-machine capability. If you have proven experience in launching new products at high volume, anda track recordof leading successful projects, join Tesla to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI robotics. What You'll Do * Develop and implement manufacturing test software for Optimus general assembly line * Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to develop test coverage, define metrics, align on firmware features and APIs for manufacturing testing software implementation * Design and develop comprehensive manufacturing test software that may include connectivity tests, functional tests and system level self-test * Develop software for automated manufacturing testers that may include PLC controllers and communications between PLC and testers * Debug and root-causing issues related to manufacturing testing * Develop and maintain scalable and reliable manufacturing testing software for high volume production, minimizing downtime, maintenance and deployment cost through tools such as cloud development * Log, store and analyze test data to enable FA and design improvements * Early engagement with cross functional development teams to drive DFT requirement * Work with internal and external tester development partners on automation tester design and validation ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)