Sr. Software Engineer in Test, FinTech

What to Expect

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) on the Fin Tech Team, you will engineer the automated defense systems that protect Tesla's financial backbone. We are moving beyond traditional static test scripts. Your mission is to architect intelligent, self-healing automation frameworks completely in Python that leverage Generative AI to dynamically build, validate, and inject test scenarios directly into our CI/CD pipelines.

You will work at the intersection of quality, Dev Ops, and AI, building tools that safeguard payments, reconciliation, billing, and invoicing systems handling billions in revenue. You will treat test infrastructure as production software, designing autonomous agents that analyze code changes, generate coverage for complex financial logic, and ensure 99.99% reliability without slowing down the release velocity.

Locations:
Fremont, CA or Bellevue, WA

• Architect and build next-generation, object-oriented test automation frameworks using Python that treat infrastructure-as-code and integrate deeply with backend microservices
• Engineer AI-driven tools that utilize LLMs to analyze pull requests, automatically generate Python-based unit and integration tests for financial logic, and dynamically inject them into the CI/CD pipeline
• Develop "self-healing" test suites that adapt to UI or API schema changes automatically, reducing maintenance overhead for the engineering team
• Validate the integrity of complex Fin Tech flows-including multi-party payments, ledger reconciliation, and automated invoicing-ensuring mathematical accuracy across distributed systems
• Build custom CI/CD plugins and orchestration workflows (e.g., in Jenkins or Argo) that intelligently select and execute tests based on the scope of code changes
• Write high-performance Python code to simulate massive transaction loads, stress-testing our financial platforms to ensure stability during peak global events
• Collaborate with backend engineers to design testable architectures and promote a culture where quality is baked into the code from the first commit

• Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience with 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
• Expert-level coding proficiency in Python
• You are a developer who focuses on quality and can write production-grade Python code, not just simple scripts
• Proven experience integrating AI/LLMs (OpenAI, Lang Chain, etc.) into developer workflows or testing tools (e.g., using AI for test generation or log analysis)
• Deep understanding of CI/CD internals (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Argo workflows) with the ability to write custom pipelines and dynamic build scripts
• Expertise in testing backend microservices (REST, gRPC) and distributed systems, preferably within a Fin Tech context (Payments, Billing, Ledgering)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to spin up epoxy test environments on demand
• A "shift-left" mindset with a track record of building tools that empower developers to ship faster and more confidently

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

$144,000 - $360,000/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.