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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Backend Engineer, Machine Learning Data Pipelines - **Company:** Tesla Motors - **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $252,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Databases, Computer Engineering, Information Engineering, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Optimization, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Data Logging, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Fastapi, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Vertica, Restful APIs, Grpc, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18450427?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18450427%2FSr-Software-Backend-Engineer-Machine-Learning-Data-Pipelines-California-Fremont ## About the Role * Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience, with at least 5 years of relevant backend software development experience with Python and Go * Expert-level proficiency designing and developing scalable, efficient, and secure APIs using Python and Go; strong knowledge of REST and gRPC; experience with frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI (Python) and Gin or Echo (Go) * Experience building and operating data/ML pipelines and backend services that support AI agents or agentic workflows (stateful execution, scheduling, retries/failure recovery, metadata, and observability) * Experience with reliable delivery of training and inference data for ML and agent systems * Experience with SQL (e.g., MySQL, Microsoft SQL), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch), and column-store databases (e.g., ClickHouse), with strong query optimization skills * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple tight deadlines * Strong attention to detail and diligence in unit and integration testing; excellent problem-solving skills * Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders ## Description In this role, you will focus on backend development in Python and Go for critical internal engineering tools and machine learning platform capabilities worldwide. You will design, develop, and maintain the backend systems that power training-data pipelines for AI agents, agentic workflows, and real-time anomaly detection. That includes the APIs, state management, scheduling, and observability needed for reliable, production-grade agent behavior. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, and stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in Industry 4.0, equipment sensor data, vehicle data, and production ML/agent systems. What You'll Do * Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems using Python and Go, including internal web applications, engineering tools, real-time software systems, machine learning data pipelines, and agentic workflow backends * Build and operate training-data pipelines and platform services that enable AI agents and agentic workflows-including support for stateful execution, failure recovery, retries, and long-running orchestration * Enable production anomaly detection and support migrations and multi-region expansion for ML and agent-related services * Develop system architectures, databases, and integration systems that meet application requirements and integrate cleanly with frontend, ML, and agent systems * Write elegant, scalable APIs (REST and gRPC) for machine learning services, AI agents, tool/function calling, applications, systems, and databases * Design and develop real-time software systems using technologies such as Apache Kafka and Apache Flink to feed both anomaly detection and agentic workflows * Establish scheduling, metadata, and observability patterns so training, inference, and agent workflow data remain trustworthy, on time, auditable, and recoverable * Create logging and monitoring systems to track system and agent health and optimize performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, data engineering, and ML) to ship and operate backend systems that power interactive and agent-driven solutions through rapid iteration ## 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) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [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)