Mobile App Engineer, Service & Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Software

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Tesla is redefining the vehicle ownership experience, and we are looking for talented mobile app engineers to help us build the most intuitive and seamless service and roadside assistance experience for any car. As a key contributor to the Tesla Mobile App team, you will develop and maintain critical iOS and Android features that empower drivers to schedule service, request roadside assistance, and receive real-time vehicle telematics. Your work will ensure that Tesla owners can confidently access the support they need—whether it’s a routine checkup or emergency roadside help—directly from their mobile device. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating world-class mobile experiences, has a deep understanding of mobile app development, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of software, vehicle telematics, and user experience to revolutionize automotive service. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of vehicle service and roadside assistance through cutting-edge mobile technology.

Requirements

Proficiency in React Native and TypeScript mobile app development
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Firebase, and mobile networking
Passion for Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy
Self-driven mindset with the ability to own projects end-to-end, from concept to deployment
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) for native mobile development is a bonus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain intuitive mobile app features for service scheduling, roadside assistance, and vehicle diagnostics on iOS and Android
Implement high-performance UI/UX that enhances the driver’s ability to quickly request service or emergency roadside assistance
Integrate with backend services, third-party APIs, and vehicle telematics systems to fetch real-time vehicle health and roadside assistance data
Work with Bluetooth, GPS, push notifications, and other connectivity features to enable location-based assistance and status updates
Implement automated unit, integration, and UI testing for service and roadside features to ensure a flawless user experience
Monitor app stability, investigate crashes, and resolve bugs efficiently
Integrate accurate vehicle health data into the app
Continuously improve app efficiency, optimize network requests, reduce battery consumption, and enhance offline capabilities

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