Software Engineer, Infotainment Applications, Vehicle Software
Tesla
Palo Alto, California Posted October 28, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
Tesla is expanding its Infotainment Software Engineering team — the team behind the user interfaces and apps that define the Tesla in-vehicle experience. From media streaming and video games to navigation, 3D rendering, and the future of Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Robotaxi, we build the software that millions of Tesla users experience and interact with every day.
We’re looking for driven Frontend Software Engineers to help create, develop, and evolve Tesla’s customer experiences. Your work will be at the core of the vehicle, directly shaping how customers around the world interact with our products. If you're excited about cutting-edge technology and want to help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Rapid prototyping of in-car customer experiences
Design, code and debug UI interfaces/architectures
Work with a cross-functional team of Hardware Engineers, Software Engineers, Game Developers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and Designers
You will be responsible for the look and feel of the user experience, architecture, and front-end graphics
Requirements:
Proficient in C++
Excellent grasp of fundamental Computer Science concepts
Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
Willingness to learn new technologies in any area of the stack
Experience working with multithreaded applications
Experience with high-performance web development frameworks (Svelte, ReactJS)
Strong Software Engineering skills, excellent interpersonal communication
High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
Experience building state-of-the-art user interfaces and/or acclaimed consumer facing applications
Aptitude for implementing intuitive, fluid user experiences
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 - $300,000/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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