Tesla
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Backend, Factory Software
Found: January 18, 2026
This role is based in Fremont, California.
Compensation:
$240,000 - $360,000/year
What you'll do:
- Deliver high-quality, maintainable code for manufacturing challenges
- Lead end-to-end projects from requirements to deployment
- Bridge communication between factory equipment and MES services
- Mentor engineers and maintain software craftsmanship standards
- Tackle problems across the stack, ensuring data consistency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
What you'll bring:
- Degree in Computer Science or related field
- 4+ years of professional experience
- Experience with languages like Go, Java, C++, or Rust
- Understanding of backend development, SQL databases, and security
- Familiarity with frontend technologies and modern frameworks
- Excellent communication skills and leadership experience