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# Sr. Backend Engineer, Vehicle & Optimus Diagnostics, Vehicle Software

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $252,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, Ruby, Generative AI, Backend, Concourse, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/84773211/1

## About the Role

* 3+ years of backend software development experience
 * Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
 * Experience with high-level programming languages like Python, Ruby, Java, Go or similar
 * Experience managing cloud computing environments
 * Experience in DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Concourse, ArgoCD or similar
 * Experience with generative AI applications is a plus
 * Interest or experience related to vehicle telematics, autonomy, robotics, fleet management, or large-scale diagnostic systems preffered
 * Passion for Tesla's mission and the future of Robotaxi + Optimus

## Description

Our vision is a diagnostic strategy and software platform so effective that vehicles, autonomous fleets, and humanoid robots rarely need to come in for diagnosis. As a Sr. Backend Engineer on this team, you will specify, build, and maintain the next-generation diagnostic tooling and backend systems that power service, roadside assistance, Robotaxi fleet health, and Optimus operations.
What You'll Do

 * Improve diagnostic simplicity, meet regulatory compliance, and build proactive diagnostic systems that scale across consumer vehicles, Robotaxi fleets, and Optimus robots
 * Design and maintain automated release process tools and infrastructure for diagnostic software and services
 * Build and maintain next-generation infrastructure using technologies such as Docker, Temporal, and Kubernetes
 * Participate in architectural improvements to support a rapidly growing user base of service technicians, fleet operators, and roadside assistance systems
 * Develop backend systems that deliver real-time vehicle health, telematics, and diagnostic insights to mobile apps, service centers, and autonomous operations teams
 * Enhance observability, reliability, and performance of diagnostic platforms used for both traditional service and next-generation Robotaxi / Optimus support
 * Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (product, firmware, legal, mobile, operations, data, and autonomy) to continuously raise the bar on diagnostic speed and accuracy


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