Sr. Software Engineer, Manufacturing Design System

Our team is hiring for a full stack software engineer that is experienced with T-SQL databases (MySQL, Postgres…), backend development and React UI development. We are developing the software that is used to design manufacturing lines for our new and exciting products, optimize throughput, run simulations, what-if scenarios, and industry specific optimizations to design assembly lines that yield better output at a lower cost. What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code that addresses real-world manufacturing challenges
• Lead end-to-end projects, from gathering requirements and architectural design through implementation, testing, and production deployment
• Prioritize robust, production-critical systems with strong validation, monitoring, and support mechanisms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
• Participate in on-call rotations (no more than once every two months)
• Direct interaction and communication with stakeholders to gather and define requirements, scope and implementation

Be part of the team that is making breakthrough development in how manufacturing is planned and how new products are designed! If you are a hands-on software engineer that is passionate about building fast with low margin of error, have strong software engineer fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and experience with technical design, you may be the ideal candidate!, * Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience (8+ years preferred)
• Proven experience implementing large-scale projects in languages like Go, Java, C++, Rust, or similar
• Very strong understanding of backend development fundamentals, including SQL databases, networking, and security
• Comfortable with frontend technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS) and at least one modern framework (e.g., React, Angular, Svelte) for full-stack integration (1-2 years of recent experience)
• Proficiency in rigorous software development practices, including version control, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives from concept to production

paid holidays, flex time, 401(k), 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 $168,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits