Fullstack Software Engineer, SI Infrastructure

Tesla is seeking a Fullstack Software Engineer to support the software layer of SI Infrastructure and data center products. The role focuses on building user-facing applications, backend services, data pipelines, and system integration, with a strong emphasis on front-end development.

Role Focus

You will design and deliver end-to-end features that span UI, APIs, persistence, observability, testing, and rollout. Work includes integrating software with hardware and field systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and validating software against production data.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement front-end applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript, including component architecture, state management, and performance
• Develop backend services and APIs, with preference for Go when it fits and Python for data, scripting, and service work
• Model, query, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, indexing, migrations, and query performance
• Build and operate data pipelines that ingest, transform, store, and serve large datasets for product and infrastructure use
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and infrastructure engineers to integrate software with physical products and field systems
• Own features end to end, from UI and API contracts through persistence, observability, testing, and rollout
• Participate in prototype builds, integration testing, and iterative improvements to products
• Support data modeling, analytics surfaces, and validation of software using real production data
• Create clear technical documentation, API specifications, and data contracts that other teams can rely on
• Help ensure infrastructure product software meets reliability, security, and operational standards

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience building production Fullstack software, with demonstrated strength in front-end development
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Strong experience delivering across front end, APIs, and relational databases
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL schema design, SQL, and query tuning
• Working knowledge of big data workflows, including ingestion, transformation, storage, and serving at scale
• Working proficiency in Go and Python, or adjacent experience that supports quickly becoming productive
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

Technologies

• React
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Go
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• SQL

Location

Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)

Salary and Compensation

USD 140,000 - 252,000 per year

Compensation includes cash and stock awards in addition to salary and benefits. Pay may vary based on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Total compensation may include other elements depending on the position offered.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Company paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• 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, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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
• Earned Wage Access: real-time pay access paid daily (subject to eligibility and schedule; applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)