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Residential Energy Software Engineer, Tesla Energy Device Software
Palo Alto, CAMarch 24th, 2026
What to ExpectThe Tesla Energy Residential Device Software team is looking for a Software Engineer to build control and configuration software for residential energy products such as Powerwall, Solar Inverter, or Wall Connector. These products resemble other, more familiar IoT products in many ways: They need to be installed, configured, and diagnosed. Once operational, they need to run autonomously, respond to commands, and provide customers with useful telemetry. All of this requires control and configuration tools that are reliable and resilient, which is where you come in. With your help, we can make installing more renewable energy technology easier, faster, and cheaper.Our software stack is as diverse as our products. It includes embedded and Linux-based systems, web and native apps, cloud services and local IoT protocols. Pragmatism, willingness to dive into new codebases, eagerness to work with stakeholders, and engineering leadership are key strengths we expect you to bring to the table.What You'll DoCollaborate with Product Managers and Engineers from other disciplines to develop designs and specificationsWork with other engineering teams to develop APIsContribute to overall system architectureDevelop modern applications for installation, configuration, and diagnosisProvide technical leadership and innovation to improve developer productivity, product reliability, and overall system resiliencyWhat You'll BringDegree in Computer Science or equivalent experienceAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative environmentExperience developing highly available mission-critical applications and corresponding test suitesReal-world experience with Internet and IoT protocols (e.g. HTTP, REST, websockets, gRPC, Matter) and systems languages (e.g. C, C++, Rust, golang, Java, C#)Experience with embedded environments/protocols, web development, data analysis/data science tools, or common cryptography mechanisms are a plusCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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$140,000 - $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
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