Software Engineer role focused on building and delivering end-to-end features for Tesla’s internal Payroll System supporting HR Operations & Systems.

Build and ship features end to end across schema and migration, API, and UI (not just handoffs)
Design RESTful APIs in .NET (C#) using a controller to service to repository layering approach, with dependency injection throughout
Create data-dense React interfaces using TypeScript, including AG-Grid views and TDS components
Use Jotai and React Query for client state and server data integration
Develop and improve audit workflows, findings triage, and security group management for compliance-sensitive outcomes
Write unit and integration tests alongside implementation (test/ suites included as part of the definition of done)
Participate in code review in both directions

5+ years building production backend services in .NET/C#, Python, or Go; able and willing to work primarily in C#
React and TypeScript experience, with ownership of feature UI rather than only API work
Strong SQL: ability to design tables, read an execution plan, and explain why a query slowed down
Testing habits and comfort working with Git-based code review workflows
CS fundamentals: data structures and algorithms you can reason about
Experience integrating LLM APIs into production backend services (examples listed: Azure OpenAI, Claude)
Knowledge of RAG pipelines, vector databases, or structured prompt engineering
Experience shipping AI-assisted features in an enterprise application

Medical plans with options and $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid 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: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

The Payroll System is the internal platform Tesla’s payroll operations teams use to run pay cycles, investigate discrepancies, and satisfy audit and SOX obligations
Build tooling used by a real group of people with short feedback loops, a high correctness bar, and clarity on whether delivered work helps

$140,000 - $210,000 per year
Cash and stock awards + benefits included in total compensation package
Pay offered may vary based on individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Details of participation in benefit plans provided if an employee receives an offer of employment

Location: Fremont, CA (onsite)

Minimum Experience: 5 years

Software Engineer, HR Operations & Systems

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