Sr. Data Engineer, Supply Chain Operations

Tesla Motors, Inc.
124,000 - 222,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Sep 24, 2025
What to Expect As an engineer on the Supply Chain Data team you will build solutions that make a real-world impact ensuring Tesla's global operations run smoothly. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of our supply chain operations by designing scalable, automated, and intelligent data systems, partnering directly with business and operations teams. We're looking for a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, leading projects end-to-end, and turning raw data into actionable insights that power smarter decisions. We work with modern data stacks & have the freedom to experiment with cutting-edge tools in our workflows, seeing how they can drive overall efficiency in our processes. What You'll Do Design and implement automated data solutions that empower teams across Demand Planning, MRP, Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory, and Payables Take ideas from design to production, working hand-in-hand with stakeholders and cross-functional teams Develop, manage, and optimize high-performance ETL pipelines that transform complex datasets into clean, reliable, and accessible information Create and refine dimensional data models (e.g., star schema) that enable powerful reporting and analytics Write and optimize scripts, processes, and jobs to streamline data operations and eliminate bottlenecks Explore new tools, frameworks, and real-time processing technologies to keep our data platform cutting-edge Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain SOX standards and champion best practices in coding, documentation, and technical quality What You'll Bring Deep SQL expertise and mastery of relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Vertica, etc.) Hands-on experience in data warehousing and dimensional modeling for large-scale systems Strong programming skills in Python or Java Familiarity with distributed systems (Kafka, Spark, Iceberg) and NoSQL/document databases (MongoDB) Knowledge of ETL orchestration tools (Airflow, Luigi, etc.) and visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, SSRS) Excellent communication skills to translate complex data solutions into business impact Background in supply chain is a plus, but curiosity and a passion for solving real-world problems matter most 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 $124,000 - $222,000/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.