Sr. Software Engineer, Charging & Energy Products

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environment
Strong communications skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

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