Software Distributed Systems Engineer, Energy Software

Tesla is seeking a Senior Software Distributed Systems Engineer to join their Energy Software team, focusing on IoT platforms that support crucial products like Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, and Supercharger. This role is central to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through innovative software solutions.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Scala, Akka, Reactive Streams, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes to build cloud services that power Tesla's renewable energy ecosystem. You'll be responsible for designing and developing distributed software systems that handle real-time monitoring, optimization, and control of millions of distributed energy assets.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in building large-scale distributed systems and a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in systems programming, multi-threading, and cloud infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on fault-tolerant services.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact global sustainability efforts. You'll be part of a team that values engineering excellence, curiosity, and inclusivity, while enjoying comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation ($120,000-$210,000), medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options.

Working at Tesla's Palo Alto location, you'll collaborate with talented engineers to solve complex challenges in scalability, reliability, and security of distributed systems. This position is perfect for someone who wants to combine their technical expertise with a mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.