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Sr. Software Engineer, Charging & Energy Products

Tesla Motors, Inc.
133,440 - 292,800 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect We are the engineers behind the world's largest fleet of smart energy storage systems as well as the Tesla Supercharger network. We are seeking a talented, motivated, and independent engineer to join the team that works on the heart and soul of Tesla's Energy products. Our team writes the app for the Tesla Site Controller. This application is responsible for managing all the devices on a customer site, including the solar, batteries, generators, vehicle chargers, power meters, and more. It also handles communication with the Tesla cloud and provides data used by the customer-facing mobile apps. We deliver exciting features that enable customers to do things like take their house off the electrical grid, charge a vehicle with solar energy, or even power entire communities using renewable energy. The Site Manager app and its libraries are all written in Golang and run on an embedded Linux machine. An ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of multi-threaded programming concepts, an understanding of Linux systems, a familiarity with object-oriented design and principles, and an eagerness to keep learning in an ever-evolving environment. What You'll Do Develop high-quality, testable software Contribute to system architecture and design Evaluate and improve control strategies and algorithms Debug issues in the field and devise solution paths Collaborate with validation teams to develop integration test strategies What You'll Bring 5 -10 years of professional software development experience using application layer languages like Golang, Java, C/C++, and Python 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, REST, HTTP/S, Ethernet, CAN Experience with control systems Experience with electrical grid, AC/DC power, power converters, etc. Comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environment Strong communications skills preferred Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 $133,440 - $292,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.