Megapack Commissioning Applications Engineer
Tesla
Palo Alto, California Posted October 26, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
Tesla Energy is seeking a highly motivated Applications Engineer to help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Our team is responsible for the successful design and deployment of critical features for Tesla Energy Industrial products, including Megapack and Powerpack.
Our technology stack includes both industry-standard and custom-built hardware and software spanning embedded and server-side systems. Flexibility, an ability to understand and contribute to a diverse set of technical topics, an eagerness to collaborate with stakeholders, and strong engineering leadership are key strengths we expect you to bring to the table.
Responsibilities:
Identify, define, and implement new processes, tools, and features that improve the speed and reliability of commissioning GWh-scale battery systems
Define, collect, and analyze success metrics and report on those metrics to a broad range of stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and business personnel
Requirements:
Degree in relevant Engineering discipline with 2+ years’ work experience, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Demonstrated application of analysis, design, and testing to solve complex engineering problems (e.g., troubleshooting REST APIs or IOT user interfaces)
Exceptional ability to communicate across a wide range of cross-functional teams and stakeholders with competence and clarity
Familiarity with industrial power systems
A passion for sustainable energy
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
Expected Compensation
$120,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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