Tesla Motors, Inc.
Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Energy Software
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to build, enhance, and scale the infrastructure that underpins our Energy IoT applications. These applications provide real-time monitoring, optimization, and control for Tesla's industry-leading energy products, including Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, Supercharger, Wall Connector, Autobidder, and Virtual Power Plants.
We are a high-impact team that values curiosity, learning, mentorship, open discourse, and making disciplined decisions by weighing trade-offs. Our work supports over 50 engineers and directly affects millions of customers.
If you enjoy thinking in systems and tackling challenges related to the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of distributed software, this role is for you.
You’ll work with and deepen your expertise in Linux, Networking, Kubernetes, on‑premises data centers, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, Helm, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, CloudNativePG, Kafka, InfluxDB, Scala, and Rust.
Join us in accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
What You’ll Do
Envision and implement changes that improve system reliability
Conduct deep investigations into new technologies and resolve unexpected issues that arise during operation
Provide guidance on system architecture and security best practices
Review, digest, and distill complex code and technical topics to ensure clarity and accessibility for all engineers
Provide technical leadership, foster collaboration, and drive key initiatives to completion
Uphold team values, including engineering excellence, curiosity, bias for action, self‑awareness, inclusivity, and openness
What You’ll Bring
Minimum 2+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in developing, scaling, and maintaining infrastructure for distributed systems, including IoT applications
Proficiency in many of the following: Linux, Networking, Kubernetes, on‑premises data centers, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, Helm, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
Strong understanding of system design principles and the challenges of ensuring availability, reliability, scalability, and security in distributed software systems
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to navigate uncertainty and loosely defined problem statements
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate trade‑offs and make well‑reasoned decisions
Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, mentor, and engage in open discussions
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 $140,000 - $252,000/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.
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We are a high-impact team that values curiosity, learning, mentorship, open discourse, and making disciplined decisions by weighing trade-offs. Our work supports over 50 engineers and directly affects millions of customers.
If you enjoy thinking in systems and tackling challenges related to the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of distributed software, this role is for you.
You’ll work with and deepen your expertise in Linux, Networking, Kubernetes, on‑premises data centers, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, Helm, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, CloudNativePG, Kafka, InfluxDB, Scala, and Rust.
Join us in accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
What You’ll Do
Envision and implement changes that improve system reliability
Conduct deep investigations into new technologies and resolve unexpected issues that arise during operation
Provide guidance on system architecture and security best practices
Review, digest, and distill complex code and technical topics to ensure clarity and accessibility for all engineers
Provide technical leadership, foster collaboration, and drive key initiatives to completion
Uphold team values, including engineering excellence, curiosity, bias for action, self‑awareness, inclusivity, and openness
What You’ll Bring
Minimum 2+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in developing, scaling, and maintaining infrastructure for distributed systems, including IoT applications
Proficiency in many of the following: Linux, Networking, Kubernetes, on‑premises data centers, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, Helm, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
Strong understanding of system design principles and the challenges of ensuring availability, reliability, scalability, and security in distributed software systems
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to navigate uncertainty and loosely defined problem statements
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate trade‑offs and make well‑reasoned decisions
Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, mentor, and engage in open discussions
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 $140,000 - $252,000/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.
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