Sr. Software Engineer, Performance Engineering

Electric vehicle and clean energy company revolutionizing sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Automotive

Description For Sr. Software Engineer, Performance Engineering

Tesla's Performance Engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their mission of delivering seamless digital experiences across their ecosystem. This role focuses on optimizing systems performance, ensuring applications can handle varying workloads efficiently. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology to improve the performance of systems that directly impact Tesla's operations, from customer-facing applications to internal tools and robotics systems.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly influence Tesla's bottom line. You'll be responsible for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, implementing optimizations, and ensuring systems can scale effectively under heavy loads. The role requires expertise in performance testing, profiling tools, and system optimization techniques.

Working at Tesla means joining a team at the forefront of technological innovation in the automotive and energy sectors. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple teams, using advanced tools and methodologies to solve complex performance challenges. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive healthcare packages, stock options, and various wellness programs.

This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who is passionate about performance optimization and wants to make a significant impact on systems that are revolutionizing the automotive and energy industries. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies while helping Tesla maintain its position as a leader in technological innovation.

Last updated 3 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Software Engineer, Performance Engineering

  • Collaborate with developers to improve code efficiency and implement optimizations
  • Perform deep-dive analysis using profiling tools to identify inefficiencies
  • Investigate and resolve performance degradation incidents
  • Analyze system metrics to detect potential bottlenecks
  • Design and execute performance tests using tools like JMeter, Gatling, Vegeta, or k6
  • Define performance benchmarks and Service Level Objectives
  • Create and maintain performance test plans and strategies

Requirements For Sr. Software Engineer, Performance Engineering

Python
MySQL
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Expertise in using profiling tools for application code analysis
  • Experience with database indexing, query optimization, and caching strategies
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure & container orchestration platforms
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins & GitHub
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, load balancing, and CDN technologies
  • Strong experience with scripting languages like Python, Shell, Bash, or Groovy
  • Knowledge of load testing frameworks

Benefits For Sr. Software Engineer, Performance Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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