Sr. Software Engineer, Industrial Energy Products in , United States
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Tesla Site Controller EngineerWe are the engineers behind the world's largest fleet of smart energy storage systems. 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 develops applications for the Tesla Site Controller which controls all assets on industrial customer sites including the solar, batteries, generators, vehicle chargers, power meters, and more. It also handles communication with the Tesla cloud and provides data used by customer-facing applications. We deliver exciting features that enable customers to power entire communities using renewable energy.The Tesla Site Controller applications are written in Golang and Rust and run on a server-class embedded Linux machine. An ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of multi-threaded and async 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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop high-quality, testable softwareContribute to system architecture and designEvaluate and improve customer interfaces and telemetry collectionDebug issues in the field and devise solution pathsCollaborate with validation teams to develop integration test strategiesRequirements2+ years of professional software development experience using application layer like Golang, Rust, and C++Embedded Linux systems development experienceKnowledge of protocols such as NATS, MQTT, or OPC UAExperience writing unit tests and practicing test-driven developmentExperience with low level networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP, and socket programmingComfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environmentStrong communications skills and ability to collaborate other teams across Tesla product linesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected 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.
