Software QA Engineer, Material Flow Systems

At Tesla, we are accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Our Supply Chain team plays a critical role in this mission by tackling complex challenges as we expand globally and launch innovative products and programs. We are seeking a passionate Software QA Engineer to join our Material Flow Systems (MFS) team and ensure the quality of cutting-edge applications that drive efficiency in our supply chain operations.

As a Software QA Engineer focused on Material Flow Systems, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and reliability of our internal test systems and applications. You will collaborate closely with Software Engineers to deeply understand our systems, develop robust test frameworks, and drive automation to achieve maximum test coverage in the most efficient manner. Your work will directly contribute to solving some of the most intricate supply chain challenges in the industry.

• Conduct both functional and automated testing, ensuring comprehensive quality assurance for Material Flow Systems applications, with experience in Integration Testing to validate system interactions
• Develop and execute an automation planning and scripting strategy to optimize testing processes
• Design and develop reusable test frameworks for both UI and API testing, with a strong emphasis on reusability and maintainability of test scripts to ensure long-term efficiency
• Manage the integration of automated test scripts with a test management tool to facilitate efficient test management and reporting
• Analyze and solve complex problems while motivating team members to produce creative and effective solutions
• Collaborate in the overall automation effort, influence priorities, assist team members, and work closely with different teams and stakeholders to drive quality initiatives
• Set up and maintain pipelines for test execution, demonstrating a commitment to automation efficiency and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices
• Actively cooperate with engineering colleagues to build solutions together, rigorously test them by breaking them, and take pride in the iterative process of improvement

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Software QA Engineer, with a strong focus on manual testing and test automation
• Proven experience as a Software QA Engineer, with a strong focus on test automation and manual testing
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar for test automation scripting
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
• Strong understanding of web application testing and associated challenges
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for quality assurance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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

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.