Software Engineering Technical Lead, Fleetnet

Tesla is an automotive and clean energy company building next-generation electric vehicles and innovative technology solutions.
$168,000 - $300,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Automotive · AI

Description For Software Engineering Technical Lead, Fleetnet

Tesla's Vehicle Software group is seeking a Technical Lead for their Fleetnet team to build next-generation server-side infrastructure supporting Tesla's growing fleet of products. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge IoT and navigation services that will power Tesla's future autonomous vehicles and robotaxi capabilities.

As a Technical Lead, you'll be at the forefront of developing mission-critical systems that scale to millions of Tesla devices. You'll work alongside world-class software and data engineers, leading teams while maintaining hands-on technical contributions. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, web services, and modern development frameworks, particularly Golang.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both exceptional engineering skills and the ability to guide teams effectively. You'll be responsible for architectural decisions focusing on security, scalability, and high performance, while working closely with cross-functional teams in Product, SRE, and Infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Tesla's product roadmap and mission, working on systems that will enable autonomous navigation and support the company's innovative vehicle portfolio. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on transformative technology that's shaping the future of transportation.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of SaaS application development experience, proven leadership abilities, and a strong background in distributed systems. You'll be joining a company at the forefront of automotive innovation, working on projects that directly contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineering Technical Lead, Fleetnet

  • Design and build scalable, high-availability mission-critical systems and APIs
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive roadmaps to completion
  • Influence architectural decisions with focus on security, scalability, and high-performance
  • Solve complex problems using distributed, asynchronous messaging

Requirements For Software Engineering Technical Lead, Fleetnet

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  • 7+ years of building SaaS applications, preferably in a service-oriented architecture
  • Exceptional leadership ability and ability to communicate complex technical concepts
  • Direct technical contributions in code and design
  • Extensive background in web services and distributed systems development
  • Experience leading engineering teams
  • Expertise in modern web developments frameworks, preferably Golang
  • Demonstrated success with scalable web applications or messaging systems
  • Experience with web security
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related fields

Benefits For Software Engineering Technical Lead, Fleetnet

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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