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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Supercharger Software Engineering Team Lead, Energy Products - **Company:** Tesla Motors - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Layers, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Protocol Buffers, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Mobile Application Software, JSON, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Strategies of Testing, Rust (Programming Language), Transport Layer Security, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Integration Tests, Restful APIs, Grpc, Golang - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88044981/1 ## About the Role * 7+years of professional software development experience using application layer languages like Golang, C++,orRust * Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving strategic planning * Experience writing unit tests and practicing test-driven development * Experience with software development for IoT platforms (Internet of Things) * Experience developing mission-critical applications on embedded Linux * Experience with JSON, Protobuf, gRPC, REST, HTTP, TLS, TCP, UDP, and CAN * Desired to have experience withthedevicetocloud interfaces of charging protocols such as OCPP, ISO15118, etc. * Desired to have experience implementing software for power conversion, thermal controls, battery management, or other highly physical product implementations * Comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environment * Strong communication skills ## Description Tesla Energy is looking for a Staff Software Engineer and Team Lead to join the Supercharger Software team responsiblefor Tesla's SuperchargerSiteControllers.We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who wants to lead the charge for the world's largest fast-charging network. You will join a talented group of engineers who own theSuperchargerSite Controller softwarethat securely manages Supercharger sites-telemetry, OTA updates,billing and authorization, payment terminals and displays, site-level power distributionand grid support, and communication with the Tesla cloud - while providingessentialdata for Tesla's mobile app and vehicle UI. Our apps run in an embedded Linux environment and are primarily written in Golang, C++, and Rust. You will lead cross-functional initiatives across product software, validation, and field reliability, building best-in-class charging software as we expand next-generation Superchargersand drive the future of EV adoption. What You'll Do * Design, architect, and deliver high-quality, testable software forSupercharger Site Controllerapplications using Golang, C++, or Rust * Lead design and implementation of solutions within a microservice architectureon top of an embedded Linux platform * Drive hands-on product bring-up, accelerating deployment through commissioning and serviceability improvements * Own root cause analysis of field issues and deliver quick, high-quality solutions; establish team practices for debugging and incident response * Define and grow CI test strategy (unit test, SIL, HIL, etc.) to validate component and system functionality; collaborate with validation teams on integration test strategies * Plan and execute roadmap initiatives to meet product requirements on time with high-quality, scalable software solutions * Collaborate withdevice and cloudsoftware, product management, application engineering, and hardware teams todesign solutionsthat support new Supercharger product requirementsand deliver thosesolutionson time * Mentor engineers, set technicaldirection, and drive strategic planning for theteam ## Related Videos - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1935-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 102 - Race conditions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/386-dev-digest-102-race-conditions) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)