November 19, 2024

Software Engineer, Technical Security & Intel

Mid • On-site

$104,000 - $210,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by bringing high-performance electric vehicles and sustainable energy products to market. This mission requires fast paced innovation and execution. At Tesla, we celebrate experimentation and unconventional thinking to find solutions to problems previously thought unsolvable. Many companies talk about improving the world. At Tesla, we are decisively creating a sustainable future today.

In this role, you’ll be developing highly complex applications with a team goal of streamlining business operations and improving overall user experience. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong desire to increase efficiencies and make an impact while contributing to a cross-functional team. Your ability to creatively collaborate and execute team goals will affect scalability and directly contribute to the company mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, while also improving Tesla’s safety and security posture. 

What You’ll Do
  • Work with experienced Engineers across many functional areas to deliver business value to internal and external stakeholders
  • Design and develop new modules on the home-grown security monitoring platform which is used for device configuration, management, and monitoring
  • Architect new and innovative solutions to bring in-house capabilities beyond what is available from third-party applications
  • Develop scalable solutions using different technologies like .Net Framework, C# , Redis , Django, Celery, Python and other open stack frameworks
  • Continually learn and apply relevant software development practices, patterns, tools, and technologies
  • Interface with multiple stakeholders and internal customers, as well as manage critical vendor relationships
  • Increase efficiency, while reducing waste wherever and whenever possible
  • Collaborate with colleagues in design and code reviews while using your excellent troubleshooting skills
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or 3+ years of experience working in the software development industry
  • Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining scalable full-stack web applications from scratch
  • Proficiency in Python required
  • Experience with full-stack technologies such as Django, .NET, Redis, Celery, PostgresSQL, and Splunk 
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, and Jenkins for deployment and maintenance
  • Familiarity with Genetec video management system (including SDK and API) and associated security cameras/access control hardware (Axis, Hanwha, Gallagher, etc.) is a plus
  • Knowledge of application and information security best practices, as well as technical security tooling
  • Experience with writing Unit Tests is a plus
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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

    $104,000 - $210,000/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.