Frontend Software Engineer, Energy Residential

Tesla•Fremont, CA

About The Position

At Tesla, we're accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, and our Residential Energy team is at the heart of this mission. We develop intuitive applications that educate homeowners on Tesla Energy products, streamline recommendations and ordering, and support the full fulfillment journey—from initial interest to installation, utility approval, and ongoing support. As a Front-End Software Engineer, you'll craft high-performance, optimized user experiences across customer-facing and internal web apps using React and Next.js. You'll integrate data from diverse services to drive efficient processes for users and teams, including tools for fulfillment and design workflows. We foster high ownership and agency, empowering you to innovate and make a direct impact on our business, user journeys, and the global shift to clean energy. Join us to help homeowners embrace sustainable living with seamless, cutting-edge tech.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience in web application development, ideally with customer-facing and internal tools
Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS, and the React framework, including Hooks, Context API, and component lifecycle management
Strong understanding of REST principles, best practices for building and consuming RESTful APIs, and experience with GraphQL as a plus
Familiarity with core React design patterns, state management (e.g., Redux or MobX), and tools like Babel, Webpack, NPM/Yarn
Experience with Next.js for server-side rendering, static sites, and full-stack development (e.g., using Node.js or Express) is highly preferred—willingness to dive into full-stack work is a big plus
Knowledge of modern web trends, including PWAs, accessibility (WCAG standards), security (OWASP guidelines), performance optimization (e.g., Lighthouse audits), and CSS-in-JS solutions
Passion for Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

Build responsive, secure, intuitive, fast, accessible, and visually stunning global web applications for Tesla Energy customers and internal teams, leveraging React, Next.js, and modern best practices
Thrive in an agile environment, adapting quickly to evolving business needs and user feedback
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Software Engineers, Product Managers, UX Designers, QA Engineers, and DevOps to own solutions from concept to production and beyond
Design for flexibility, scalability, and customization right from the start, incorporating server-side rendering, static generation, and API routes with Next.js
Apply first-principles thinking to optimize processes, enhance performance (e.g., via code-splitting and lazy loading), and deliver exceptional customer experiences
Work on impactful projects that directly advance sustainable energy adoption worldwide

Benefits

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