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Staff Software Engineer, Network Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
What to Expect

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our Network Controller Platform. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will design, develop, and deploy software that ensures the reliability, availability, and scalability of our network operations. You will have a strong focus on network infrastructure and provisioning and will work closely with our Network Engineering team to ensure seamless integration of our software with our network systems.


What You'll Do
  • Contribute to the system and network design for our networking infra, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices
  • Develop and implement control paths for relevant components, including network and infrastructure elements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy infrastructure software that meets the needs of our network operations
  • Develop and maintain code for infrastructure software, focusing on a variety of areas including: scheduling, scalability, configuration, storage, fault tolerance, storage management & monitoring, distributed systems, and network provisioning & automation
  • Participate in the testing and validation of infrastructure software to ensure it meets quality and reliability standards
  • Collaborate with other Engineers to identify and resolve technical issues, and to continuously improve the design and operation of our datacenter infrastructure

What You'll Bring
  • 8 years of experience in software development, with a focus on infrastructure software, network and datacenter operations
  • Demonstrated experience implementing large-scale projects in Go, Java, C , Rust, or similar
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/ISIS), and topology concepts
  • Comfortable with all aspects of rigorous software development and maintenance (version control, code reviews, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of system design principles, including scalability, availability, and reliability
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to lead technical initiatives from conception to production

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
    $164,480 - $355,920/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 : $164,480 - $355,920

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