Sr. Software Engineer, Charging & Energy Products

About the role

Sr. Software Engineer, Charging & Energy Products | Tesla (Energy Engineering)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 243508 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We are the engineers powering the world's largest fast-charging network, Tesla's Supercharger fleet. We are looking for a skilled, driven, and independent engineer to join the team at the core of Tesla’s Supercharger products. Our team builds the applications for the Tesla Site Controller, which are critical to securely managing all devices at a Supercharger site.

These apps oversee billing and authorization, integrate with payment terminals and displays, manage site-level power distribution, and facilitate communication with the Tesla cloud. They also provide 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.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of multi-threaded programming, familiarity with Linux systems, proficiency in object-oriented design principles, and a passion for continuous learning in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join us as we expand our next-generation Superchargers, lead the NACS revolution, and drive the future of EV adoption and the charging industry.

What You'll Do

• Develop high-quality, testable software using Golang, C++, and/or Rust
• Design and implement solutions within a microservice architecture that have a direct impact on customer experience
• Hands on bring-up of products, accelerating deployment through commissioning and serviceability
• Perform root cause analysis of field issues and deliver quick, high-quality solutions
• Develop CI tests (unit test, SIL, HIL, etc.) to validate component and system functionality
• Collaborate with validation teams to define and execute integration test strategies

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of professional software development experience using application layer languages like Golang, C/C++ and Rust
• 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, 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 communications 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$140,000 - $300,000/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.