Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Energy Diagnostics Platform

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of at least one modern programming language, such as Scala, Go, C++, Python, or Rust.
Experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale.
A solid foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message queues such as Kafka or NATS.
Working knowledge of containerization, orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, and continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.

Responsibilities

Architect and build highly scalable, distributed backend systems to support the global fleet of energy products.
Develop robust data pipelines for ingesting and processing large streams of diagnostic information in near real time.
Design and implement APIs that provide insights into the performance and health of energy storage and generation assets.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and operations teams to create a cohesive diagnostic ecosystem that improves product servicing and development.
Drive the technical vision for energy product diagnostics, focusing on reliability and scale.

Category	Energy Engineering
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	289072
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Diagnostics Platform team is responsible for the software that ensures the reliability and performance of Tesla's clean energy products worldwide. We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help build the scalable systems that are critical to our mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. This team is the backbone for the health of Tesla's energy ecosystem, including Powerwall, Megapack, Solar, and Supercharging. Your work will be to design and build the high-scale backend systems that ingest, process, and analyze data from hundreds of thousands of clean energy assets. By automating the processes involved in servicing these assets, you will directly improve the uptime, efficiency, and safety of the technology that is fundamental to building a stable, renewable-powered grid. We encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification. We are looking for talented engineers who are passionate about the mission.

Job Responsibilities

Architect and build highly scalable, distributed backend systems to support Tesla's global fleet of energy products
Develop robust data pipelines for ingesting and processing massive streams of diagnostic information in near real-time
Design and implement APIs that provide critical insights into the performance and health of our energy storage and generation assets
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and operations teams to create a cohesive diagnostic ecosystem that accelerates our ability to service and improve our products
Drive the technical vision for the future of energy product diagnostics, focusing on reliability and scale

Job Requirements

Excellent knowledge of any modern programming language (Scala, Golang, C++, Python, Rust, etc.)
Experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale
A solid foundation in computer science, with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, NATS)
Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and CI/CD practices

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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