What to Expect
We're hiring a Software Engineer to design, build, and own applications end-to-end for Tesla's People organization. You'll work directly with your users to decide what matters most and what gets built, see how it works in production, then iterate again. The ideal candidate has the curiosity to dig into ambiguous, high-impact problems and the talent to turn practical solutions into production software.
You'll treat applications like products: designing the solution, writing reliable code, measuring impact and adoption, then shipping updates that gain even more traction with your users.
What You'll Do
- Turn ambiguous problems into shipped software-scope, design, build, and deliver with the people who will use it
- Own web experiences end-to-end: architecture, code, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of what you put in production
- Set technical direction for your surface area-talk to users, prioritize ruthlessly on impact and feasibility, and decide what ships
- Raise the bar on performance, stability, and maintainability so systems hold up under real load
- Monitor what you launch and iterate rapidly; the first version is never the final version
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related or equivalent experience
- Experience with a statically typed language such as Golang or a dynamically typed language such as Python
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript/React or other frontend frameworks
- Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts, good at solving complex technical problems
- Experience using common design patterns; high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
- Experience creating, maintaining, and shipping web applications is 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:
- 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
$140,000 - $210,000/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. |
Tesla Motors, Inc.
140,000 - 210,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Aug 06, 2026