Backend Software Engineer, Diagnostics
Tesla - Palo Alto, CA
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Backend Software Engineer, Diagnostics – TeslaJoin to apply for the Backend Software Engineer, Diagnostics role at Tesla.What To ExpectAt Tesla, Service Engineering exists uniquely at the intersection of firmware/hardware design, service, diagnostics, manufacturing, quality, and reliability. Service Engineering multiplies efforts of service in the areas of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance, while reducing the need for each. Our mission is to ensure that customer’s vehicle is diagnosed accurately, reliably and as quickly as possible with feedback mechanisms to enable continuous improvement of diagnostics. Our vision is to have a diagnostic strategy and software that ensures our vehicles do not have to come to service for diagnosis.As a Backend Engineer in Service Engineering, you will be responsible for specifying, building, and maintaining the next generation of diagnostic tooling for our vehicles and energy products. You’ll be part of one of our multidisciplinary product teams, where you will build back-end systems, improve observability and reliability of our applications, and work closely with product managers, engineers, operations, and data analysts.What You/'ll DoImprove diagnostic simplicity, meeting regulatory compliance and building proactive diagnostic systemsDesign and maintain automated release process tools and infrastructureBuild and maintain our next generation infrastructure using technologies like Docker and KubernetesParticipate in architectural improvements to support our growing user baseWhat You/'ll Bring3+ years of backend software development experienceBS in Computer Science or equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional abilityExperience with high-level programming languages like Python, Ruby, Java, Go or similarExperience managing cloud computing environmentsExperience in devops tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Concourse, ArgoCD or similarExperience with generative AI applications is a plusBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$164,480 - $292,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.Additional DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-09-17