Software Engineer, Battery Manufacturing Development
Tesla
Palo Alto, California Posted October 27, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
Tesla is looking for a full-stack Software Engineer to contribute to the development of the data factory and software services for our cutting-edge battery products. This position will help drive technological advancement by delivering data and software solutions to solve high-volume manufacturing problems. Battery development is at the heart of Tesla’s mission, and this is an exciting opportunity to address the central challenges in scaling electric vehicle manufacturing and to see the physical impact of your work. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
Responsibilities:
Programmatically automate software builds, testing and deployments to achieve faster and more reliable production releases
Benchmark our data systems’ performance and identify ways to improve data efficiency, integrity, and scalability
Collaborate with Data Scientists and Software Engineers on building scalable ML infrastructure
Design and build web applications to empower data-driven manufacturing
Collaborate with controls automation and manufacturing execution system experts to ensure software product’s seamless integration into our manufacturing systems
Strive for best software engineering practices through documentation and code reviews
Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, Golang, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
Experience building modern web applications using React/Redux or similar component-based libraries
Experience with containerization, configuration, and deployment toolsets (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working with relational or columnar databases like Redshift or ClickHouse
Understanding of modern machine learning concepts and MLOps is a plus
Experience working with high-volume manufacturing systems is a strong plus
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
$140,000 - $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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