Software Engineer, Distributed Systems, Build Infrastructure

Tesla's Engineering Productivity, Build and Internal Infrastructure team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their distributed systems team. This role sits at the heart of Tesla's firmware organization, directly impacting over 1000 vehicle, energy, and Autopilot Software Engineers. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on developer experience, build frameworks, and maintain high-availability infrastructure that powers Tesla's software development.

As a Distributed Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and optimizing distributed compute systems that run on hundreds of servers, both bare metal and cloud-based. Your work will directly influence the speed and reliability of Over-the-Air updates for Tesla vehicles, contributing to real-world impact for customers. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to implement best practices in code hygiene, reuse, and maintainability.

The position offers an exciting chance to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. You'll work with modern technologies including various programming languages, distributed systems tools, and messaging services. The comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salary, equity opportunities, and extensive health and wellness benefits.

This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact on developer productivity while working with cutting-edge technology in the automotive and clean energy sectors. You'll have the opportunity to push code to real Tesla vehicles within your first week, making this position perfect for those who want to see their work make an immediate, tangible difference.