Sr. Vehicle Modeling Software Engineer

The powertrain architecture and modeling team develops a parametric vehicle model that is utilized for vehicle architecture design, performance evaluation, and decision-making. As a Vehicle Modeling Software Engineer, you will focus on enhancing the software infrastructure that supports our vehicle modeling efforts. This role involves improving reliability and efficiency of modeling infrastructure, implementing automation of modeling workflows, and data management. Your work will be highly collaborative, working closely with vehicle modelers and other cross-functional teams such as IT, vehicle firmware, fleet analytics, and design automation software teams.

• Infrastructure Reliability: Implement repository functions to ensure maximum reliability of the model "development" branch. Address and mitigate bad habits or practices by vehicle modelers that inadvertently break the model, reducing debugging time and improving workflow efficiency. Bring industry best practices such as unit tests, metrics tracking, error handling, etc.
• Automation: Collaborate with vehicle modelers to create automation framework, job management, and functions for repetitive tasks. Full utilization of continuous integration systems to improve speed of daily operations. Integration of enterprise AI tools
• Model I/O: Make significant improvements to the speed and ease of use of model inputs from other teams. Focus on streamlining processes like component data inputs and traceability of model assumptions. Build infrastructure for ease of model output sharing with other teams
• Building Database: Lead team efforts to design and build large-scale databases to support a variety of use cases. Collaborate with other teams to ensure a unified and scalable approach to data management
• Next Gen Vehicle Model: Lead the design and architecture implementation of a world-class next gen integrated vehicle model

• Degree in Computer Science, training in state-of-the-art software engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in software development, ideally with a focus on simulation, experience with HPC clusters, or other physics focused computation systems
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, and C
• Experience with software development tools and frameworks like Git, Jenkins, or Docker
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, or computer-aided engineering (CAE) principles
• A baseline foundation in physics such as dynamics, differential equations, etc.
• Experience with front end UI development

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.