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Sr. Software Engineer, Robotaxi, Core Services Engineering

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
What To Expect
The Core Service Engineering team is responsible for the platforms that form the foundation of the ownership experience for Tesla's products. In this role, you will build applications that customers interact with for charging, OTA updates, referrals, Robotaxi & the Tesla Diner to name a few. You'll explore how AI Agentic applications can assist in creating a better user experience.

We are looking for a highly motivated engineer specializing in backend & distributed systems to build Robotaxi pricing estimations, calculate final bills and the billing workflow orchestration across all markets. Your work will be visible to customers via Tesla's main website and the robotaxi mobile application.

What You'll Do

  • Build backend systems to determine the real time pricing, surcharges, and any other fee related to the Tesla robotaxi rides
  • Build ride price estimation algorithms based on price, traffic, additional fee, tolls and other constraints
  • Building Golang services to orchestrate billing, payment workflows for Robotaxi rides
  • Build REST APIs for customer facing app flows
  • Map airport experience, additional fee & surcharges related to the rides for entire world
  • Build backend infrastructure for storing and processing many forms of map data for entire world


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience building server side infra and data processing
  • More than 4 years of experience
  • Ability to solve open-ended and difficult technical problems with little guidance
  • Good collaboration and communication skills
  • Excitement about learning new skills
  • Experience with secure architecture design, Golang, MySQL is a plus


  • 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:
  • 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 - $292,800/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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