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Sr. Engineering Manager, Fleetnet

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
What to Expect
Join an elite team of innovators redefining how Tesla connects with its customers and vehicles. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead the charge in building and scaling thenext-generation server-side systemsthat power Tesla'sconnected car ecosystem, Robotaxi, and Optimus. This is where cutting-edge IoT communication, real-time diagnostics, and mission-critical APIs meet the future of autonomous technology. You will be a driving force in shaping the future of Tesla's autonomous ride sharing network, the Tesla vehicle customer app, and ensuring our fleet of electric vehicles is stocked with new and cutting-edge features over time. In this role, you will be influencing the direction of Tesla's product roadmapand reimagining what's possible in the world of electric vehicles and AI.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and mentora team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
  • Define technical strategyfor scalable, high-availability systems and APIs, ensuring alignment with business and product goals
  • Lead the transition of distributed applications to scalable, maintainable frameworks optimized for on-premises infrastructure
  • Collaborate with product leadership, SRE, and infrastructure teamsto shape roadmap priorities and resolve cross-functional challenges
  • Drive decision-makingaround distributed systems, asynchronous messaging, and security practices for mission-critical platforms
  • Represent engineering interestsin strategic discussions, balancing technical debt, innovation, and operational reliability

What You'll Bring
  • 10 yearsof experience in software engineering, with5 yearsleading engineering teams in distributed systems or SaaS environments
  • Bachelor's or advanced degreein Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Proven expertise in designing and managing scalable, high-availabilityon-premises systemsusing modern web development frameworks such as Golang, Ruby/Rails, or similar technologies, with a preference foron-prem deployment modelsand infrastructure-centric solutions
  • Demonstrated successin leading teams through complex technical initiatives, with a track record of delivering high-impact results
  • Strong leadership skills: Ability to mentor engineers, resolve conflicts, and inspire cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic mindset: Comfortable balancing technical depth with business priorities, while advocating for long-term system health
  • Customer and team-focused: Driven to empower others, drive innovation, and ensure systems align with Tesla's vision

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:

  • 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
    $232,000 - $348,000/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 : $232,000 - $348,000

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