Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Energy Software

Tesla is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance, develop, and scale the infrastructure that underpins our Energy IoT applications. These innovative applications deliver real-time monitoring, optimization, and control for our flagship Tesla Energy products, including Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, Supercharger, Autobidder, and Virtual Power Plants.
As part of a highly effective team, we prioritize continuous learning, mentorship, open communication, and informed decision-making based on careful tradeoff analysis. Your work will significantly impact numerous engineers and millions of customers. We are looking for candidates who thrive on system-level thinking and are eager to tackle challenges concerning the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of distributed software systems.
In this role, you will primarily utilize and enhance your expertise in technologies such as Linux, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, Kafka, InfluxDB, Scala, and Rust. Join us in paving the way for a sustainable energy transition and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy.


Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of new technologies, tools, and platforms to identify potential benefits and drawbacks for our Energy IoT applications
• Investigate and troubleshoot unexpected issues that arise during operations, using data-driven approaches to identify root causes and develop effective solutions
• Analyze development workflows and identify areas for improvement to optimize development efficiency and reduce project timelines
• Demonstrate expertise in reading, comprehending, and reviewing code written by team members to ensure that it meets our high standards of quality, security, and scalability
• Simplify complex subjects to ensure accessibility of technical documentation to develop clear and concise technical writing standards, ensuring that documentation is accurate and accessible
• Collaborate with the team to identify requirements for library development, ensuring that they meet our high standards of quality, security, and scalability
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable libraries for use by multiple engineers across our Energy IoT applications
• Provide technical leadership to the team, setting goals and priorities for project initiatives
• Embody our core values of engineering excellence, curiosity, proactive engagement, self-awareness, inclusivity, and vulnerability through leading by example
• Collaborate with the team to develop policies and procedures, ensuring that we maintain a positive and inclusive work environment

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years proven experience in architecting and scaling infrastructure specifically for Energy IoT applications
• Proficiency in technologies such as Linux, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, Kafka, InfluxDB, Scala, and Rust
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities demonstrated through practical application
• Collaborative team player with a strong commitment to learning, mentorship, and fostering open dialogue
• Ability to make informed and judicious decisions by effectively evaluating trade-offs
• Experience in delivering real-time monitoring, optimization, and control solutions for various Tesla Energy products, including Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, Supercharger, Autobidder, and Virtual Power Plants
• Deep understanding of systems thinking, with practical experience in addressing challenges related to the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of distributed software systems

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.