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Sr. Software Engineer, Manufacturing Quality

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026 CLOSED ON 5/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Software Engineer, Manufacturing Quality position at Tesla?

What To Expect
The Manufacturing Quality Data Engineering team specializes in predicting safety critical issues before they occur, protecting our customers. As part of Tesla's Vehicle Engineering organization, you'll have access to the data gold mine of design, manufacturing, and vehicle data sources, enabling you to design, develop, and deploy innovative generative AI and machine learning platforms globally. In this role, you'll focus on developing the backend of our generative AI systems, including agentic data pipelines and integrations.

What You'll Do

  • Design and deploy scalable architecture for AI applications, including generative systems, using LangGraph and ensuring seamless integration of components to improve overall system performance
  • Develop and refine AI and machine learning models, including graph-based models, using technologies like Large Language Model, Retrieval Augmented Generation, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit learn to create intelligent systems that drive business valueCreate and iterate on a comprehensive evaluation framework for generative models, focusing on performance improvements and optimization
  • Architect and implement data pipelines and automation systems to streamline data retrieval, processing, analysis, and visualization, ensuring efficient handling of batch and real time data
  • Design and implement robust data storage and management systems, leveraging relational databases, NoSQL databases, and graph databases to support diverse data needs
  • Extract actionable insights from manufacturing, equipment, and vehicle data to predict and prevent failures, informing proactive maintenance and quality control strategies
  • Develop and integrate back-end APIs, iterating on payload and response designs to ensure seamless interaction with systems and applications, and optimizing overall system interoperability


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of work experience in software development
  • Experience with software engineering technologies, including Python, Docker, Kubernetes, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Apache Kafka, and ETLs
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks and technologies, including Large Language Model, Retrieval Augmented Generation, LangGraph, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit learn, and graph neural networks
  • Strong attention to details and diligent in unit testing and integration testing practices
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with many different projects


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along 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 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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


  • Expected Compensation

    $168,000 - $300,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    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.

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