Sr. Backend Engineer, Robotaxi & Optimus

We're a small team of experts creating the next-generation server-side infrastructure to support the growing fleet of Tesla products. We're currently pushing innovation & developing new business lines. We're looking for hands on Tech Lead to come help build the technology stack that will power Tesla's future.

Join us and you will work alongside world-class software and data engineers on some of the newest and most challenging IoT and navigation services in the world today. The platform you help us build will be part of the solution for robotaxis vehicles navigating the world autonomously.

You will be responsible for advancing the roadmap and execution of core systems in our vehicle portfolio, Scaling Tesla robotaxis network and improving the whole back-end infrastructure stack for vehicles and robots. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to help us build and improve a platform that help us build will scale novel functionality to tens of millions of products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a large impact in the Tesla product roadmap and mission.

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

• Bachelor's Degreein Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience,or equivalent
• 3+ years of building SaaS applications, preferably in a service-oriented architecture
• Direct technical contributions in your current role, in code and design
• Extensive background in web services and distributed systems development
• Expertise in modern web developments frameworks, preferrably Golang
• Demonstrated success with scalable web applications or messaging systems
• Experience leading engineering teams with a history of outstanding accomplishments from architecture definition to product delivery is a plus
• Experience with web security is a plus
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts to a wide audience

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.