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Staff Frontend Software Engineer, Factory Software

Tesla · Fremont, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$200k–$300k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Software Engineer with expertise in full stack development to join our small, high-performing team. You'll build scalable software systems that power the manufacturing of innovative products like vehicles, superchargers, and energy storage solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting world-class software, has a proven track record in scalable manufacturing systems, and thrives in collaborative environments. Strong software engineering fundamentals, familiarity with manufacturing and controls engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience with technical feedback are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, maintainable code that addresses real-world manufacturing challenges
  • Lead end-to-end projects, from gathering requirements and architectural design through implementation, testing, and production deployment
  • Mentor engineers and uphold global standards of excellence in software craftsmanship
  • Prioritize robust, production-critical systems with strong validation, monitoring, and support mechanisms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Material systems
  • Participate in on-call rotations (no more than once every two months)

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience (6+ years preferred)
  • Proven experience implementing large-scale projects in front end technologies like React, Angular, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or similar
  • Create reusable UI components to accelerate frontend development
  • Basic understanding of back-end technologies like Go, Java, C++, Rust, or similar for full-stack development
  • Basic understanding of backend development fundamentals, including SQL databases, networking, and security
  • Proficiency in rigorous software development practices, including version control, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives from concept to production

Benefits

  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
  • Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan
  • 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 and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried 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

Pay

Expected compensation: $200,000 - $300,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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