Sr. Software Engineer, Factory Software

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Sr. Software Engineer, Factory Software

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | AUSTIN, Texas | | Req. ID | 272586 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr Software Engineer with expertise in server-side and backend development to join our small, high-performing team. You'll build scalable software systems that power the manufacturing of innovative products like vehicles, robots, superchargers, and energy storage solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting world-class software, has a proven track record in scalable manufacturing systems, and thrives in collaborative environments. Strong software engineering fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and experience with technical feedback are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code that addresses real-world challenges
• Developing new features for business requirements in applications used in our factories globally
• Checking with the product team to ensure all business requirements are captured thoroughly
• Lead end-to-end projects, from gathering requirements and architectural design through implementation, testing, and production deployment

What You’ll Bring

• Familiarity with coding languages such as Go, Python or Java
• Understanding about database technologies such as MySQL and Postgres and also message brokers such as Kafka
• Very strong understanding of backend development fundamentals, including SQL databases, networking, and security
• Proficiency in rigorous software development practices, including version control, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

• Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

• Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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