Tesla
Sr. Software Engineer, Design Technology
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Tesla's Vehicle Engineering department is composed of thousands of the world's best vehicle, battery, and manufacturing engineers. These engineers are responsible for the mechanical and industrial design of all major programs, for example, batteries, Optimus, Robotaxi, and all new factories. Engineering Automation Software, which is part of Vehicle Engineering, is responsible for making the tools these engineers use every bit as intelligent and dynamic as the products themselves.As a Software Engineer on the Engineering Automation Software team, you will develop software applications that automate or streamline parts of the design process.Joining our team means directly impacting Tesla's ability to communicate critical design data as the company scales to ship millions of products a year from factories around the world.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize robust applications through proficient use of our most common languages: Java, Go, C++, C#, jQuery, Node.js, BashAct as a strong individual contributor, work in new or existing projects independentlyWrite and review design docs - new services/features, refactors, technology choices, process changes, etc.Participate in code reviews, offer constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainabilityParticipate in an on-call rotation, manage incidents as Incident Commander, write actionable incident reportsManage tasks via Jira for observability and human capacity planning, maintaining excellent Jira hygieneParticipate in hiring, conduct technical screens and provide feedback to hiring manager in panelsWork cross-functionally, collaborate with other teams to understand and address their needsProvide mentorship to junior engineers in the application and understanding of best practices, fosters their professional growthRequirements
Strong knowledge of at least one programming language related to our stack: Java, Go, C++, C#, jQuery, Node.js, BashStrong knowledge of distributed systems architecture and event streaming platformsStrong understanding of REST and/or gRPC based APIs and microservice architectureStrong understanding with one or more database technologiesFamiliarity with code reviews in the context of a team and providing constructive feedback to othersFamiliarity with diagnosing problems and incidents in multi-layered enterprise applicationFamiliarity with containerization and deployment configuration with Docker and Kubernetes is preferredFamiliarity with CAD tools like Catia/3DX and Solidworks is preferredCompensation 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
$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize robust applications through proficient use of our most common languages: Java, Go, C++, C#, jQuery, Node.js, BashAct as a strong individual contributor, work in new or existing projects independentlyWrite and review design docs - new services/features, refactors, technology choices, process changes, etc.Participate in code reviews, offer constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainabilityParticipate in an on-call rotation, manage incidents as Incident Commander, write actionable incident reportsManage tasks via Jira for observability and human capacity planning, maintaining excellent Jira hygieneParticipate in hiring, conduct technical screens and provide feedback to hiring manager in panelsWork cross-functionally, collaborate with other teams to understand and address their needsProvide mentorship to junior engineers in the application and understanding of best practices, fosters their professional growthRequirements
Strong knowledge of at least one programming language related to our stack: Java, Go, C++, C#, jQuery, Node.js, BashStrong knowledge of distributed systems architecture and event streaming platformsStrong understanding of REST and/or gRPC based APIs and microservice architectureStrong understanding with one or more database technologiesFamiliarity with code reviews in the context of a team and providing constructive feedback to othersFamiliarity with diagnosing problems and incidents in multi-layered enterprise applicationFamiliarity with containerization and deployment configuration with Docker and Kubernetes is preferredFamiliarity with CAD tools like Catia/3DX and Solidworks is preferredCompensation 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
$104,000 - $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.