Frontend Software Engineer, Vehicle Test Data Platforms

What to Expect Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy depends on the quality of the internal tools our engineering teams use every day. We are looking for a mid-level Frontend Software Engineer to own the frontend of an internal application used by vehicle engineering teams to capture, review, and work with structured data. You will join the application’s tech lead on a small, high-leverage team. This is a frontend role: you will design and build the shared UI layer, the data-dense screens engineers use daily, and the patterns that keep new work consistent. You will work directly alongside vehicle engineers, including domain experts who also contribute to the product. What You'll Do Own and grow the shared frontend layer (components, hooks, and patterns) so new screens are composed from common building blocks rather than copied from the last feature Build data-dense interfaces: complex forms, tables, and visualization that stay clear and reliable as the product grows Make the default path fast and consistent, with sound state management and fewer oneoR approaches Collaborate with vehicle engineers and raise the quality of existing UI through review and shared patterns, without treating unfamiliar code as something to replace What You'll Bring Strong React and TypeScript fundamentals, including production experience with Next.js A track record of writing robust, maintainable frontend code in a production codebase Experience building data-dense interfaces (complex forms, tables, or visualization) Experience designing or maintaining a design system, component library, or shared frontend code that other engineers used Experience with TanStack Query or an equivalent modern data-fetching library Experience with the Next.js App Router Familiarity with data adhering to the SAE J211 standard 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $120,000 - $300,000/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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.