Sr. Software Engineer, Payments Experience

Tesla

Fremont, California Posted October 31, 2026

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Job Description

Description:
Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy is only successful if we can encourage the purchase and adoption of our cutting-edge products. In doing so, we need to ensure that the experience of ordering, buying, and servicing these products is seamless and effortless for our customers. Tesla’s financial systems enable seamless customer payments and support critical internal processes, such as refunds and reconciliation. Our team is dedicated to creating user-friendly, frictionless components and websites while ensuring our APIs and integrations are developer-friendly for partners. Tesla Financial Applications are built with TypeScript, React, and React Native, and we collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver well-documented, highly reliable payment components.

We value a strong work ethic, empathetic communication, and a team-oriented mindset. Our team members bring creativity, passion, and a drive to innovate in a dynamic technology landscape.

Responsibilities:
Develop secure, intuitive, fast, and visually appealing payment components used across Tesla’s diverse business lines, supporting our expansion into new markets and partnerships
Apply first-principles thinking to optimize processes and practices, enhancing customer experiences
Collaborate with other engineering team to design and implement solutions end to end
Prioritize clear, comprehensive documentation for new features and ensure compatibility with existing integrations
Demonstrate ability to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels in the organization and across multiple disciplines

Requirements:
5+ years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, proof of exceptional skills in related field, or equivalent experience
Proficient in Node.js, Express, TypeScript
Have a working knowledge of Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Fuze
Proficient in building Scalable Architectures
Prior experience and track record of delivering secure, high-performance, and pixel-perfect web applications
Experience with React Native, iOS, Android, or cross-platform UI design system packages is a plus
Passion for Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to 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
$168,000 - $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.

Required Skills
software development reconciliations TypeScript React React Native collaboration communication partnerships electrical engineering statistics Node.js Express Git Jenkins UI
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