Staff Software Engineer, Robotaxi Operations

Description:
You'll work across departments—Finance, Operations, Compliance, Service—to design and deliver systems that keep Tesla's Robotaxi fleet visible, compliant, and operationally ready. We value transparent communication, technical clarity through design docs, and getting things done via the shortest path (no chain-of-command gatekeeping). This is a high-trust, high-accountability environment where you'll have direct impact on Tesla's autonomous mobility mission.

Responsibilities:
Lead technical architecture and API design for full-stack applications supporting Robotaxi fleet operations
Write detailed design documents and technical proposals for cross-departmental review
Manage and provide technical guidance and people management to a small team of engineers and product managers
Design and implement integrations with upstream systems (vehicle telemetry, scheduling platforms, ERP systems, compliance databases)
Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Service organizations to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Build container-orchestrated services (Kubernetes) with focus on reliability, observability, and maintainability
Establish technical standards and development practices for the team
Balance hands-on contribution with delegation and oversight

Requirements:
7+ years building production full-stack applications
Strong written communication skills—comfort authoring technical design docs and proposals
Experience designing APIs and integration patterns (REST, gRPC, event-driven architectures)
Track record managing engineers and product managers in fast-moving environments
Ability to learn new languages and frameworks quickly, we value adaptability over specific language expertise
Proven success working across organizational boundaries with non-engineering stakeholders
Team-first mentality—willingness to prioritize collaboration and velocity over individual technical preferences
Container orchestration experience such as Kubernetes or similar platforms
Comfort navigating ambiguity and creating clarity when requirements conflict

Compensation & Benefits:
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