Software Engineer, Backend, Vehicle Engineering

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.


Responsibilities

• Build data pipelines that handle a diverse set of engineering related data such as operational meta data, drawings, telemetry, and 3D geometries
• Develop and optimize robust applications through proficient use of Go and Python
• Manage our deployment infrastructure using custom GitHub Actions, Docker, ArgoCD, with images deployed to on-prem Kubernetes clusters
• Influence architectural decisions with focus on security, scalability, reliability and high-performance using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk and OpsGenie
• Design and implement tools, tests, metrics, and dashboards to accelerate the development cycle of our simulations
• Work closely with frontend and machine learning engineers to seamlessly integrate with backend systems
• Work closely with the other Vehicle Engineering teams to design and implement backend components required for future Vehicle Engineering features and processes

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language related to data engineering, such as Python or Golang
• Proven experience in database management with specific proficiency in PostgreSQL, including the ability to write complex SQL statements. Familiarity with database concepts such as views and SQL functions
• Experience with data processing frameworks such as Spark, Dask, or Ray is preferred
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Docker, ArgoCD, and Kubernetes is preferred
• Experience with scientific computing libraries such as numpy, pandas, or scikit-learn is preferred
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as PyTorch or JAX is preferred
• Experience with ElasticSearch or other scalable search systems is preferred
• Knowledge of machine learning, computer vision, or neural networks is preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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 to include: 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


Expected 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.