Sr. Software Engineer, Supercomputing
Tesla
Austin, Texas Posted October 31, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
The Supercomputing team is responsible for the high-performance computing and machine learning (AI/ML/HPC) infrastructure that drives the development of all the innovations in AI, Full-Self-Driving (FSD), Robotaxi & Optimus engineering. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of Supercomputing platform. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will design, develop, and deploy software that ensures the reliability, availability, and scalability of our datacenter operations. You will focus on building the control plane for our infrastructure, including resource management, provisioning, observability and automation.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop software components for our infrastructure control plane, including: resource management and allocation; provisioning & automation of infrastructure components; monitoring and management of datacenter resources; integration with distributed storage systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of our software with our datacenter infrastructure
Develop and maintain code for infrastructure software, focusing on areas such as: scalability & performance optimization; availability, reliability, & fault tolerance; automation & orchestration of datacenter operations
Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth deployment and operation of infrastructure software
Participate in the testing and validation of infrastructure software to ensure it meets quality and reliability standards
Collaborate with other Engineers to identify and resolve technical issues, and to continuously improve the design and operation of our datacenter infrastructure
Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on infrastructure software and datacenter operations for large scale gpu/hpc clusters
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Bash
Experience with Slurm resource management and job scheduling systems
Experience with distributed high performance storage systems
Strong understanding of system design principles, including scalability, availability, and reliability
Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional team
Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker or Kubernetes
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
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