Staff Software Engineer, Contract Lifecycle Management
What to ExpectWe are seeking a highly motivated Staff Software Engineer with expertise in backend service development to join our small, high-performing team. You'll build scalable software systems that support contract generation and contract lifecycle for suppliers, customers, employees and candidates. The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting world-class software, has a proven track record in scalable services, and thrives in collaborative environments. Strong software engineering fundamentals, familiarity with UI languages and excellent communication skills will be ideal. In this role you will also prototype with new technologies (ex, LLMs, Agents, RAG, etc.) and champion their usage to ease developer cognitive load and system operations.What You'll DoDeliver high-quality, maintainable code that addresses real-world contract processing challengesLead end-to-end projects, from gathering requirements and architectural design through implementation, testing, and production deploymentDevelop workflows that leverage AI to improve operationsContribute to system architecture and design, especially where AI, automation and operational scale intersectMentor engineers and uphold global standards of excellence in software craftsmanshipPrioritize robust, production-critical systems with strong validation, monitoring, and support mechanismsCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure solutions align with system design, operational needs and end-user impactStay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the software engineering industry to identify new opportunities and drive innovationWhat You'll BringDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of professional experience (6+ years preferred)Mastery of object-oriented programming principles (any language: C#, Java, Python, C++, etc.)Proficient in building RESTful services (any OOP backend: .NET Core, Spring Boot, Django, etc.)Experience with large language models, AI agents, prompt engineering, and AI platforms (e.g. OpenAI, HuggingFace, LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.)Proficiency in rigorous software development practices, including version control, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and loggingProficient in backend development fundamentals, including SQL databases, vector databasesFamiliarity with projects in front-end technologies like React, Angular, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or similarExcellent interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives from concept to productionCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany-paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high-deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and dependent care flex spending accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany-paid basic life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly 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: $168,000 - $300,000/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.J-18808-Ljbffr