Staff Software Engineer, Robotaxi & Optimus

Robotaxi is now operating commercially and the systems behind it have to grow with our ambitious plans. Join a small team of experts building and scaling the server-side platform that powers Robotaxi and Optimus: the connectivity, customer control, orchestration, and operation services behind millions of vehicles and robots.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will set technical direction for core systems, drive the roadmap for a portfolio of services, and remain a direct contributor in code and design. You will work with world-class engineers and cross-functional teams, with direct impact on the Tesla product roadmap and mission.

We are hiring at the Staff and Senior Staff levels. What You’ll Do

• Set architecture and technical direction for mission-critical, high-availability systems and APIs, with a focus on security, scalability, and performance

• Lead design and delivery of multi-quarter initiatives that span teams

• Drive roadmaps to completion with Product, SRE, and Infrastructure

• Stay hands-on: design, code, review, and operate the systems you own

• Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 8+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems

• Track record of technically leading engineering teams to deliver complex systems and products

• Direct technical contributions in your current role, in code and design

• Deep expertise in web services, distributed systems, and messaging, Go preferred

• Demonstrated success scaling web applications or messaging systems

• Clear communication of complex technical concepts to a wide audience

• Experience with web security is a plus

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

Expected Compensation $208,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits