Software Distributed Systems Engineer, Energy Software

Software Distributed Systems Engineer, Energy SoftwareJob CategoryEngineering & Information TechnologyLocationPalo Alto, CaliforniaReq. ID225785Job TypeFull-timeTesla participates in the E-Verify ProgramWhat to ExpectDo you want to work on Tesla's IoT platforms that support Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, Supercharger, Autobidder, and Virtual Power Plants? Do you want to work with functional programming, streaming data, and distributed systems? Do you want to work with Scala, Akka, Reactive Streams, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes?Tesla is looking for software engineers to build the cloud services that power these products, driving the worldwide transition to sustainable energy. These platforms provide real-time monitoring, optimization, and control of distributed, renewable-energy assets, including generation, storage, grid services, and electric vehicle charging. You must enjoy thinking in systems and working on challenges related to the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of distributed software systems. What You’ll DoDesign, develop, maintain, and operate distributed software systems that incorporate real-time and streaming data for the monitoring, aggregation, and control of millions of IoT devicesCharacterize complex problems related to the scalability, reliability, performance, and security of production systemsTest the performance, scalability, and reliability of software systems at scale, including developing the services to support this testingProvide technical leadership, foster collaboration, and drive initiatives to completionMaintain the values of the team which include engineering excellence, curiosity, a bias for action, self-awareness, inclusivity, and vulnerabilityWhat You’ll BringSeveral years industry experience designing, building and supporting large scale systems in productionExperience building large scale distributed fault tolerant servicesExcellent understanding of low level operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance and scaleStrong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systemsSystems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc. Fluency in Akka or Scala preferredTrack record of identifying and implementing creative solutionsExperience with cloud infrastructure - AWS, Azure or Google CloudCompensation and BenefitsBenefits 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $120,000 - $210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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