Data Engineer, Demand Planning

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an exceptional Data Engineer who can build scalable, high-quality modules to power forecasting models, production planning and deployment logistics for its energy business on our planning platform. This role bridges advanced technical expertise with supply chain knowledge to maintain and enhance the optimization tools that power factory planning decisions across all Tesla manufacturing facilities worldwide. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your technical innovations directly impact Tesla's production efficiency and our ability to meet global demand for energy products.

What You'll Do

Serve as the technical owner for the energy modules and its associated optimization tools

Develop and maintain algorithms that drive prioritization and sequencing logic for global factory planning

Design and implement advanced optimization algorithms that balance production constraints with demand patterns

Collaborate with demand planning and production planning teams to automate their processes

Partner with operations teams to support their planning-based tasks at factory, warehouse and operation center level

Design and optimize data models that support high-performance planning operations

Develop efficient ETL processes to integrate data from our in-house ERP system and other sources

Write complex SQL queries to analyze supply-demand dynamics and identify planning opportunities

Support executive reporting by developing data pipelines that transform complex planning data into actionable insights

What You'll Bring

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Operations Research or related field, or equivalent experience

2 years of experience in Software Development or Data Engineering roles

Advanced Python programming with expertise in numerical computing libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy)

Strong SQL proficiency for complex data manipulation and analysis

Experience with optimization frameworks and algorithms (linear programming, constraint satisfaction)

Understanding of manufacturing planning concepts and S&OP processes

Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications

Experience working with cross-functional teams and building organic support for technical initiatives

Excellent judgment and proactive problem-solving mindset

Self-motivation, strong work ethic, and comfort with rapid pace of change

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

We will accept applications for this job until April 17, 2026, after which this posting will be removed., Tesla