2 principal software engineer jobs found in Fremont, CA

The Tesla Solar Products team is seeking a Sr. Modeling Engineer to build thermal, mechanical, and chemical models for the manufacturing processes needed in our effort to land 100GW of solar manufacturing in the United States.  As part of this effort, we are looking for someone who will apply engineering fundamentals to help us identify process constraints, simplify our manufacturing workflows, and make us all more efficient in the broader effort to expand domestic solar cell manufacturing.  This role will involve collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Tesla's infrastructure team, and third party equipment suppliers. Seniority levels considered include Sr. and Staff. The Role Build and utilize first-principle analytical models to accelerate design decisions Develop heat transfer and fluid flow models to simulate the growth of single-crystal silicon ingots Model gas flows, plasma dynamics, and film growth of deposition reactors used in solar cell processing...

We are a fast-growing, diverse team of multi-disciplinary engineers dedicated to advancing Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy—specifically through the validation of thermal systems for our vehicle programs. From concept to production, our team ensures the functionality, performance, and durability of critical thermal hardware across all Tesla vehicle platforms. As a Thermal Test Engineer, you will take a leading role in designing and executing comprehensive test plans that validate the performance of thermal systems including battery conditioning, cabin climate control, powertrain cooling, and HVAC components. You’ll be responsible for shaping validation strategy, driving root cause investigations, and ensuring our systems meet stringent quality and reliability targets in real-world conditions. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple vehicle programs—from current production to future platforms—and to collaborate closely...