Tesla
Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Residential Energy Experience
Tesla, Fremont, California, us, 94537
What to Expect
Tesla's residential energy efforts drive the global shift toward sustainable power. This team delivers an efficient & cohesive user experience (both customer & installer) across our flagship products - Solar Roof, Solar Panels, and Powerwall. In this role, you'll build a suite of backend infrastructure & tooling to streamline the ordering & payment process, facilitate permitting procedures, reduce onsite deployment time, and advance performance tracking abilities. These features directly accelerate system design and enhance product engagement, increasing the adoption of renewable energy generation/storage solutions in homes. What You'll Do
Build scalable applications to support the entire residential energy experience, including journey fromsystem design,ordering, purchasing, installation and ownership Troubleshoot & resolve application issues underpinning the core energy services ecosystem and related dependencies Design and build scalable & efficient APIs, microservices and event-driven systems Work with different database engines (both relational and document/NoSQL-based) to manage & optimize design model schema, ensuring data integrity and performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define & implement new modules such as solar access, automation, and production models Utilize conversational, AI-powered assistants & LLMs to streamline automation and boost productivity
What You'll Bring
Proficiency in either C# or Golang Experience with relational (MySQL or similar) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB or similar), including schema design & optimization Experience with event streaming technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar Familiarity with Python and modules used on AI flows Familiarity with Redis a nice to have Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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 Expected Compensation $164,480 - $292,800/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.
Tesla's residential energy efforts drive the global shift toward sustainable power. This team delivers an efficient & cohesive user experience (both customer & installer) across our flagship products - Solar Roof, Solar Panels, and Powerwall. In this role, you'll build a suite of backend infrastructure & tooling to streamline the ordering & payment process, facilitate permitting procedures, reduce onsite deployment time, and advance performance tracking abilities. These features directly accelerate system design and enhance product engagement, increasing the adoption of renewable energy generation/storage solutions in homes. What You'll Do
Build scalable applications to support the entire residential energy experience, including journey fromsystem design,ordering, purchasing, installation and ownership Troubleshoot & resolve application issues underpinning the core energy services ecosystem and related dependencies Design and build scalable & efficient APIs, microservices and event-driven systems Work with different database engines (both relational and document/NoSQL-based) to manage & optimize design model schema, ensuring data integrity and performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define & implement new modules such as solar access, automation, and production models Utilize conversational, AI-powered assistants & LLMs to streamline automation and boost productivity
What You'll Bring
Proficiency in either C# or Golang Experience with relational (MySQL or similar) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB or similar), including schema design & optimization Experience with event streaming technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar Familiarity with Python and modules used on AI flows Familiarity with Redis a nice to have Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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 Expected Compensation $164,480 - $292,800/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.