Software Engineer, Optimus DiagnosticsEngineering sits at the intersection of firmware, hardware, service, manufacturing, quality, and reliability. Our mission is to ensure products are diagnosed accurately, reliably, and as quickly as possible, with feedback loops that drive continuous product improvement.Optimus is expanding from engineering labs into production and service at scale. As a Software Engineer on the Optimus Diagnostics team, you will design, build, and ship the diagnostic software that production, manufacturing, and service teams use every day to bring up, troubleshoot, and recover humanoid robots.As an Optimus Diagnostics engineer, you will own features end-to-end and improve reliability and UX of diagnostic tooling. You will work closely with Optimus firmware, manufacturing, and service partners, and you will ship software that keeps robots moving on the line and in the field.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain Optimus diagnostic capabilities in Toolbox, our diagnostic platformBuild full-stack features across React/TypeScript front ends and Python/Go backends that connect to robot telemetry, firmware APIs, and diagnostic servicesDevelop diagnostic workflows and automation that reduce time-to-diagnose for manufacturing bring-up, production, and serviceImprove observability, reliability, and performance of Optimus diagnostic paths (connection state, streaming, auth, command dispatch, logging).Partner with Optimus firmware and systems engineers to expose the right alerts, signals, vitals, and service actions in toolingDebug production issues in diagnostic software, root-cause failures, and ship timely fixesParticipate in architecture and design reviews as Optimus diagnostic volume and product surface area growRequirementsDegree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience3+ years of software development experienceProficiency in Python or Go, and modern frontend development (React/TypeScript or similar)Experience building and operating production web applications or internal developer/operator toolsStrong debugging skills across the stack: UI, APIs, networking, and authenticationComfort working in a fast-paced environment with incomplete requirements and real-world production constraintsExcellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with firmware, manufacturing, and service stakeholdersBias for ownership: you finish what you start and measure success by time-to-resolution for users, not tickets closedExperience with Linux, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD for services used by operations teams a plusExperience with robotics, industrial automation, vehicle diagnostics, live telemetry, streaming protocols, or remote device management a nice to haveCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $140,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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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