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Sr. Software Engineer, Energy Products

We are the engineers behind the worlds largest fleet of smart energy storage systems as well as the Tesla Supercharger network. We are seeking a talented, motivated, and independent engineer to join the team that works on the heart and soul of Tesla’s Energy products. Our team writes the app for the Tesla Site Controller. This application is responsible for managing all the devices on a customer site, including the solar, batteries, generators, vehicle chargers, power meters, and more. It also handles communication with the Tesla cloud and provides data used by the customer-facing mobile apps. We deliver exciting features that enable customers to do things like take their house off the electrical grid, charge a vehicle with solar energy, or even power entire communities using renewable energy. The Site Manager app and its libraries are all written in Golang and run on an embedded Linux machine. An ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of multi-threaded programming concepts, an understanding of Linux systems, a familiarity with object-oriented design and principles, and an eagerness to keep learning in an ever-evolving environment.


What You’ll Do

Develop high-quality, testable software


Contribute to system architecture and design


Evaluate and improve control strategies and algorithms


Debug issues in the field and devise solution paths


Collaborate with validation teams to develop integration test strategies


What You’ll Bring

3+ years of professional software development experience using application layer like Golang, Java, C/C++, and Python


Experience writing unit tests and practicing test-driven development


Experience with software development for IoT platforms (Internet of Things)


Experience developing mission-critical applications on embedded Linux


Experience with JSON, Protobuf, REST, HTTP/S, Ethernet, CAN


Experience with control systems


Experience with electrical grid, AC/DC power, power converters, etc


Comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environment


Strong communications skills


Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:


Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 insurance


Employee Assistance Program


Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$133,440 - $292,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.


Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.


Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.


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Sr. Software Engineer, Energy Products

United States
Full time

Published on 03/11/2025

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