Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software
Description For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software
Tesla is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Factory Software team, focusing on backend development for manufacturing systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical systems that power the production of Tesla's electric vehicles, superchargers, and energy storage solutions. As a senior engineer, you'll be part of a small, expert team where you'll lead projects, mentor others, and solve complex technical challenges across the entire stack.
The position demands strong technical expertise in backend development, with hands-on experience in languages like Go, Java, or C++. You'll be working with distributed databases, PLCs, and various manufacturing systems, requiring both depth in backend architecture and breadth across the full stack. The role offers significant technical challenges, from optimizing communication with industrial equipment to designing globally distributed database systems.
What makes this role particularly appealing is the direct impact on Tesla's manufacturing capabilities. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, ensuring that the software systems supporting Tesla's production are robust and efficient. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $140,000 to $252,000 annually, plus stock awards and comprehensive benefits.
Tesla offers an exceptional benefits package, including zero-cost medical plans, family-building benefits, and various financial perks like 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans. The company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing excellence makes this an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the automotive and clean energy sectors.
Responsibilities For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software
- Consistently produce high-quality code that is maintainable and solves real-world problems
- Lead projects from requirements to architectural design to implementation to testing to production
- Mentor other engineers and ensure the team maintains a standard of excellent craftsmanship
- Solve problems across stack layers including PLC communication and distributed databases
- Build production-critical software systems with validation, monitoring, and support strategies
- Interface with multi-disciplinary teams including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
- Take on-call shifts (no more than once every two months)
Requirements For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 4 years of working experience (preferred 6+ years)
- Experience implementing large-scale projects in Go, Java, C++, Rust, or similar
- Understanding of core aspects of backend development (SQL databases, networking, and security)
- Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and at least one modern frontend framework
- Comfortable with software development and maintenance (version control, code reviews, CI/CD, monitoring, logging)
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to lead technical initiatives
Benefits For Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software
- 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
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
