Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software

Electric vehicle and clean energy company manufacturing cars, superchargers, and energy storage solutions.
$140,000 - $252,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
4+ years of experience
Automotive

Description For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software

Tesla is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Factory Software team, focusing on developing server-side solutions for their manufacturing systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical systems that power the production of Tesla's electric vehicles, superchargers, and energy storage solutions. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in backend development and leadership skills, with responsibilities ranging from architectural design to production deployment.

The ideal candidate will join a small, expert team where they'll lead projects from conception to production, mentor other engineers, and solve complex technical challenges across the entire stack. The role involves working with various technologies including Go, Java, and distributed databases, while interfacing with multiple departments such as Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $140,000 to $252,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage with $0 payroll deduction, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-support benefits. The role is based in Fremont, California, at Tesla's manufacturing hub, offering a unique opportunity to directly impact the production of sustainable transportation and energy solutions.

The position requires at least 4 years of experience (preferably 6+) and demands strong technical skills in backend development, along with excellent communication abilities. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact in the automotive and sustainable energy sectors while working with cutting-edge manufacturing technology.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software

  • Consistently produce high-quality code that is maintainable and solves real-world problems
  • Lead projects from requirements to architectural design to implementation to testing to production
  • Mentor other engineers and ensure the team maintains excellent craftsmanship
  • Solve problems across stack including PLC communication and distributed databases
  • Build production-critical software systems with validation, monitoring, and support
  • Interface with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Take on-call shifts (no more than once every two months)

Requirements For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software

Go
Java
JavaScript
React
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 4 years of working experience (preferred 6+ years)
  • Experience implementing large-scale projects in Go, Java, C++, Rust, or similar
  • Understanding of core backend development aspects (SQL databases, networking, security)
  • Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and modern frontend frameworks
  • Comfortable with software development and maintenance practices
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and technical leadership ability

Benefits For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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