Software Team Lead, Supercharger

About the role

• Software Team Lead, Supercharger | Tesla (Energy Engineering)
• Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 280113 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla Energy is looking for a Staff Software Engineer and Team Lead to join the Supercharger Software team responsible for Tesla's Supercharger Site Controllers. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who wants to lead the charge for the world's largest fast-charging network.

You will join a talented group of engineers who own the Supercharger Site Controller software that securely manages Supercharger sites – telemetry, OTA updates, billing and authorization, payment terminals and displays, site-level power distribution and grid support, and communication with the Tesla cloud - while providing essential data for Tesla's mobile app and vehicle UI.

Our apps run in an embedded Linux environment and are primarily written in Golang, C++, and Rust. You will lead cross-functional initiatives across product software, validation, and field reliability, building best-in-class charging software as we expand next-generation Superchargers and drive the future of EV adoption.

What You'll Do

• Design, architect, and deliver high-quality, testable software for Supercharger Site Controller applications using Golang, C++, or Rust
• Lead design and implementation of solutions within a microservice architecture on top of an embedded Linux platform
• Drive hands-on product bring-up, accelerating deployment through commissioning and serviceability improvements
• Own root cause analysis of field issues and deliver quick, high-quality solutions; establish team practices for debugging and incident response
• Define and grow CI test strategy (unit test, SIL, HIL, etc.) to validate component and system functionality; collaborate with validation teams on integration test strategies
• Plan and execute roadmap initiatives to meet product requirements on time with high-quality, scalable software solutions
• Collaborate with device and cloud software, product management, application engineering, and hardware teams to design solutions that support new Supercharger product requirements and deliver those solutions on time
• Mentor engineers, set technical direction, and drive strategic planning for the team

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of professional software development experience using application layer languages like Golang, C++, or Rust
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving strategic planning
• 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, gRPC, REST, HTTP, TLS, TCP, UDP, and CAN
• Desired to have experience with the device to cloud interfaces of charging protocols such as OCPP, ISO15118, etc.
• Desired to have experience implementing software for power conversion, thermal controls, battery management, or other highly physical product implementations
• Comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$120,000 - $396,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.