Software Engineer, Factory Software

Tesla

📍Fremont, CA
Posted May 24, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Software Engineer, Factory Software

Company

Tesla

Location

Fremont, CA

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4418647188

Job Description

What To Expect
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with expertise in server-side and backend development to join our small, high-performing team. You'll build scalable software systems that power the manufacturing of innovative products like vehicles, superchargers, and energy storage solutions as well as our next generation of products. The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting world-class software, has a proven track record in scalable manufacturing systems, and thrives in collaborative environments. Strong software engineering fundamentals, familiarity with manufacturing and controls engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience with technical feedback are essential.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver high-quality, maintainable code that addresses real-world manufacturing challenges


  • Lead end-to-end projects, from gathering requirements and architectural design through implementation, testing, and production deployment


  • Prioritize robust, production-critical systems with strong validation, monitoring, and support mechanisms


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplychain and Material flow.


  • Participate in on-call rotations (no more than once every two months)


What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related or equivalent experience


  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience


  • Proven experience implementing large-scale projects in languages like Go, Java/Python or similar


  • Strong understanding of backend development fundamentals, including SQL databases and kafka technology


  • Basic knowledge on AI tools


  • Proficiency in rigorous software development practices, including version control, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging


  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives from concept to production


Benefits
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:

  • 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 - $210,000/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.

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Interview Prep

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How would you design a backend system using Kafka to handle high-throughput, real-time event data from manufacturing robots on the factory floor?
  • 2.Can you describe your approach to ensuring data integrity and robust validation when writing SQL queries for a production-critical manufacturing system?
  • 3.Given your experience with Go, Java, or Python, how do you structure a large-scale backend service to be highly maintainable and testable for manufacturing operations?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you led an end-to-end software project from gathering requirements to production deployment in a collaborative environment.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to give or receive difficult technical feedback during a code review.
  • 3.Give an example of a time you collaborated with non-technical teams, like Operations or Supply Chain, to solve a manufacturing challenge.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are on-call and receive an alert that a backend service tracking vehicle assembly has gone down, halting a section of the factory floor. What are your immediate steps?
  • 2.Operations wants a new feature to track supercharger inventory, but the request is vague and the timeline is tight. How do you approach this?

Resume Keywords

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Backend DevelopmentScalable Manufacturing SystemsGoJavaPythonKafkaSQLCI/CDProduction-Critical SystemsCross-Functional CollaborationEnd-to-End Project LeadershipAI Tools

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