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# Senior Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Maintenance, Next.js, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, ReactJS, Backend, Information Technology, React Native, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18611683/Senior-Software-Development-Engineer-California-Palo-Alto

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
 * 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation
 * 2 years of experience designing and developing software applications or systems
 * 2 years of experience developing software using a general-purpose programming language
 * 2 years of experience testing or debugging software
 * 1 year of experience developing responsive web applications using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js)
 * 1 year of experience developing cross-platform mobile applications (e.g., React Native) and integrating with backend services or APIs
 * 1 year of experience optimizing applications for performance, scalability, accessibility, or security (e.g., server-side rendering, static site generation)

## Description

This role is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and systems. Support reliable, high-quality software delivery through technical analysis, cross-functional coordination, and software engineering in assigned areas.
What You'll Do

 * Design and develop software applications or systems from requirements through production
 * Develop software using a general-purpose programming language and integrate with backend services
 * Test, debug, and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
 * Analyze requirements and troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application stack
 * Coordinate with product, design, and other engineering groups on requirements and delivery