Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sr. Backend Software Engineer, Energy Diagnostics Platform
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
The Diagnostics Platform team is responsible for the software that ensures the reliability and performance of Tesla's clean energy products worldwide. We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help build the scalable systems that are critical to our mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. This team is the backbone for the health of Tesla's energy ecosystem, including Powerwall, Megapack, Solar, and Supercharging. Your work will be to design and build the high-scale backend systems that ingest, process, and analyze data from hundreds of thousands of clean energy assets. By automating the processes involved in servicing these assets, you will directly improve the uptime, efficiency, and safety of the technology that is fundamental to building a stable, renewable-powered grid. We encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification. We are looking for talented engineers who are passionate about the mission.
What You87ll Do
Architect and build highly scalable, distributed backend systems to support Tesla's global fleet of energy products
Develop robust data pipelines for ingesting and processing massive streams of diagnostic information in near real-time
Design and implement APIs that provide critical insights into the performance and health of our energy storage and generation assets
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and operations teams to create a cohesive diagnostic ecosystem that accelerates our ability to service and improve our products
Drive the technical vision for the future of energy product diagnostics, focusing on reliability and scale
What You87ll Bring
Strong professional experience in a backend programming language (Golang is preferred)
Experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale
A solid foundation in computer science, with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, NATS)
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
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 $111,200 - $246,720 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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What You87ll Do
Architect and build highly scalable, distributed backend systems to support Tesla's global fleet of energy products
Develop robust data pipelines for ingesting and processing massive streams of diagnostic information in near real-time
Design and implement APIs that provide critical insights into the performance and health of our energy storage and generation assets
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and operations teams to create a cohesive diagnostic ecosystem that accelerates our ability to service and improve our products
Drive the technical vision for the future of energy product diagnostics, focusing on reliability and scale
What You87ll Bring
Strong professional experience in a backend programming language (Golang is preferred)
Experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale
A solid foundation in computer science, with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, NATS)
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
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 $111,200 - $246,720 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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