Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Finance & Accounting

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you focus on our backend software, intended for, but not limited to, the European market. This software is Tesla’s ERP backbone: it automates and connects processes from customer and vendor through to the books, and it has to keep data accurate, timely, and scalable as the company grows. Familiarity with ERPs or high-volume finance modules such as GL, AP, AR, Tax, Banking, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany is a strong starting point.

This role mixes software development and quality assurance to ensure reliability and performance. You design, write, and run automated and manual tests across unit, integration, and system layers — including the data flows that sit between operational systems and the ledger. It is an exciting and demanding position that requires you to multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-moving, collaborative environment.

You will be based in either the Netherlands, Spain or Germany. Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases to evaluate software performance, functionality, and usability Explore and analyze existing and new features, processes, and user flows to design comprehensive and effective test scenarios Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and develop testing solutions Demonstrate curiosity in uncovering edge cases, rare situations, and hidden dependencies to improve overall software resilience Collaboration and teamwork skills to work in agile, cross-functional teams Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and learning, as well as mentoring others in test automation best practices Strong time management and organizational skills to handle fast-paced environments and to meet deadlines 3 to 5 years' experience in software testing, test automation, or development is required Strong experience with the latest backend web stack technologies such as .NET Core, C#, Python, or Java Experience with frontend web frameworks like React and Angular Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, Appium, or similar Knowledge of databases and SQL for querying and verifying data integrity during testing Ability to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines effectively Proficiency with version control systems like Git Understanding of RESTful web services and API testing Fluent English communication skills (both written and verbal) are required, along with flexibility in working hours to collaborate with teams across different time zones