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Sr. Backend Engineer, Robotaxi & Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
What to Expect

Join a small team of experts to create the next-generation of server-side systems that will power Robotaxi and Optimus. The role is for a hands-on Tech Lead ready to build the technology stack that will scale to millions of users and broad use cases. You will work alongside world-class engineers on some of the newest and most challenging IoT & navigation services in the world.

You will advance the roadmap and operate core systems in our vehicle portfolio. You'll scale the Tesla robotaxis network and improve infrastructure for vehicles and robots. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to help build and improve a platform that will scale novel functionality to tens of millions of products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a large impact to the Tesla product roadmap and mission.


What You'll Do
  • Design and build scalable, high-availability, mission-critical systems and APIs
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams in Product, SRE, and Infrastructure to drive roadmaps to completion
  • Architect solutions with a focus on security, scalability and high-performance
  • Solve problems using distributed, asynchronous messaging

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degreein Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience,or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of building applications, preferably in a service-oriented architecture
  • Direct technical contributions in your current role, in code and design
  • Extensive background in web services and distributed systems development
  • Expertise in modern web developments frameworks, preferablyGolang
  • Demonstrated success with scalable web applications or messaging systems
  • Experience leading engineering teams with a history of outstanding accomplishments in architecture and product delivery
  • Experience with web security is a plus
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts to a wide audience

Compensation and Benefits
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 disability 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
    $172,000 - $312,000/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.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $172,000 - $312,000

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