Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla

San Diego, California Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
The Cell Manufacturing team is looking for a motivated Distributed Systems Software Engineer to help design software solutions for a high volume, cell charging/discharging system. As a member of the software and firmware team, you will be responsible for implementing and delivering high quality software to the Cell Product and Qualification programs. You will show outstanding organizational and communication skills and an eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment. You will be a team player in a collaborative workplace.

Responsibilities:
Produce robust software to support global manufacturing and qualification across multiple factories. Architecting scalable software systems and author their documentation
Develop services within the Cell Manufacturing organization such as implementing concurrent systems, cell cycling (charging/discharging), defect detection algorithms, and high-speed data management
Ship highly reliable code that is structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable. Interface equipment with Tesla production databases
Create new features and modifications as the qualification and manufacturing process matures
Work with firmware and integration engineers to implement, test, debug, and calibrate your features in our production line and research labs
Contribute to and participate in software testing and continuous deployment processes
Hands-on with hardware bring-up and prototyping

Requirements:
Degree in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience in system-level languages such as Golang (preferred), Rust, Python, C/C++
Experience writing software for embedded Linux systems and software/kernel updates
Experience in DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Ansible, Prometheus, GitHub, scripting, CI/CD and Splunk
Robust understanding of software fundamentals including software design, algorithms, basic data structures, RTOS, code modularity, and maintainability
Demonstrate a good understanding of testing concepts including white box and black box testing, regression testing, unit testing, and performance testing
Familiarity with modern system technologies such as gRPC, GraphQL, SQL and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with hardware connection protocols such as CAN, UDS, gRPC, Modbus/UDP, TCP/IP, and OPCUA
Excellent communication skills – can clearly communicate technical findings to various audiences, available to other team members when questions arise. Excellent attention to detail
Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances and challenging problems. Willingness to travel to company and/or supplier locations as needed

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
$117,800 - $245,100/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.

Required Skills
distributed systems manufacturing communication collaboration testing CI/CD prototyping electrical engineering Go Rust Python C++ Linux DevOps Docker Kubernetes
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