Backend Software Engineer, Tesla Bot & Robotaxi

Tesla is an automotive and AI company developing autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.
$120,000 - $318,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Robotics

Description For Backend Software Engineer, Tesla Bot & Robotaxi

Tesla AI's Teleoperation team is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their innovative robotaxis and humanoid robots division. This role is crucial in providing remote access capabilities to Tesla's autonomous vehicles and robots. You'll be working on building highly optimized, low-latency data streaming systems over real-world networks, leveraging Tesla's end-to-end control of both hardware and software stacks.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. You'll be responsible for making key architectural decisions, implementing scalable solutions for growing vehicle and robot fleets, and collaborating closely with AI teams on autonomy features. The role requires expertise in backend development, with a focus on high-performance systems and reliable data streaming.

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, equity opportunities, and extensive health coverage. The company's unique position in controlling both hardware and software stacks provides an unparalleled opportunity to create cutting-edge systems. You'll be part of a team pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology while working on real-world applications that will shape the future of transportation and robotics.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about backend engineering and wants to make a significant impact in the autonomous vehicle and robotics space. You'll have the chance to work with modern technologies, implement robust systems, and be part of Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy while advancing autonomous technology.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer, Tesla Bot & Robotaxi

  • Influence architectural decisions with focus on security, scalability, reliability, and high performance
  • Choose technologies for scaling vehicle and robot fleets while efficiently utilizing cloud infrastructure
  • Work with AI teams to design and implement backend components for Autonomy features
  • Setup and maintain monitoring, metrics & reporting systems
  • Author automated tests for confident merging and deployment

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer, Tesla Bot & Robotaxi

Go
Python
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Practical experience using C++, Go and Python
  • Experience with Linux, networking, storage, and virtualization automation with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar
  • Experience with databases and search indexes like PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis

Benefits For Backend Software Engineer, Tesla Bot & Robotaxi

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • HSA with company contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • LGBTQ+ care 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
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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