Tesla
Senior Security Engineer
Join a small team of experts building one of the most trusted IoT platforms in the world, connecting Tesla backends and customers to their cars. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who believes in security as a first principle.
What You'll Do
Enhance authentication and authorization frameworks across our two in-house platforms, supporting both external customer interactions and internal operational needs.
Strengthen security implementations for key use cases, including customer access, service operations, and ride‑hailing services.
Improve applications based on insights from security assessments, architecture reviews, and threat modeling of the application stack.
Proactively analyze and refactor the existing codebase to eliminate potential exploit chains and bolster overall security posture.
Integrate advanced controls into the infrastructure platform to deepen our layered defenses.
Guide engineering teams in building secure systems, promoting the adoption of best practices and secure design patterns.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to execute high‑impact security initiatives.
Apply strong judgment to prioritize security enhancements that effectively address critical risks.
What You'll Bring
3+ years of experience in security engineering or backend systems with a security focus.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with practical software engineering experience.
Direct technical contributions in your current role, focusing on secure code and design.
Extensive background in securing web services and distributed systems with the ability to engineer solutions in the full stack.
Expertise in modern web development frameworks, preferably Golang, with emphasis on secure coding practices.
Proven experience with web security, including authentication, authorization, and threat mitigation.
Broad technical experience across various infrastructure and security areas, running in large production environments.
Deep understanding of mobile and web application security threats, exploits, and prevention.
Strong belief in acquiring and spreading knowledge through mentorship and acting like an owner.
Practical knowledge of applied cryptography and common attacks against modern cryptographic algorithms (encryption at rest, TLS, hashing, etc.).
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans – both with $0 paycheck contribution.
Company paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan.
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: 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.
Compensation $172,000 – $312,000 per year, plus cash and stock awards, and benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities
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What You'll Do
Enhance authentication and authorization frameworks across our two in-house platforms, supporting both external customer interactions and internal operational needs.
Strengthen security implementations for key use cases, including customer access, service operations, and ride‑hailing services.
Improve applications based on insights from security assessments, architecture reviews, and threat modeling of the application stack.
Proactively analyze and refactor the existing codebase to eliminate potential exploit chains and bolster overall security posture.
Integrate advanced controls into the infrastructure platform to deepen our layered defenses.
Guide engineering teams in building secure systems, promoting the adoption of best practices and secure design patterns.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to execute high‑impact security initiatives.
Apply strong judgment to prioritize security enhancements that effectively address critical risks.
What You'll Bring
3+ years of experience in security engineering or backend systems with a security focus.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with practical software engineering experience.
Direct technical contributions in your current role, focusing on secure code and design.
Extensive background in securing web services and distributed systems with the ability to engineer solutions in the full stack.
Expertise in modern web development frameworks, preferably Golang, with emphasis on secure coding practices.
Proven experience with web security, including authentication, authorization, and threat mitigation.
Broad technical experience across various infrastructure and security areas, running in large production environments.
Deep understanding of mobile and web application security threats, exploits, and prevention.
Strong belief in acquiring and spreading knowledge through mentorship and acting like an owner.
Practical knowledge of applied cryptography and common attacks against modern cryptographic algorithms (encryption at rest, TLS, hashing, etc.).
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans – both with $0 paycheck contribution.
Company paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan.
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: 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.
Compensation $172,000 – $312,000 per year, plus cash and stock awards, and benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x.
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