Data Engineer - Energy Software

Overview

Tesla seeks a driven Data Engineer to join the Energy Device Core Software Team, focusing on collecting and analyzing firmware metrics across Industrial, Residential, and Charging products within Tesla Energy. The engineer will develop infrastructure and tools to enhance firmware metrics data processing and visualization, collaborating closely with development, service, and core data teams. This role involves maintaining systems critical to Tesla's mission of promoting sustainable energy adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy end-to-end data pipelines from collection through to data visualization to support firmware product deployments across Tesla’s energy fleet.
• Define and implement success metrics that measure firmware rollout effectiveness.
• Develop automation tools, internal libraries, and developer utilities to speed up data analysis and visualization for energy software products.
• Create engaging visualizations using tools such as Streamlit.
• Work closely with engineering and service partners to refine and enhance data sets for maximum impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or comparable experience.
• Strong skills in Python and SQL for data manipulation, automation, and optimizing queries within production environments.
• Proficient with data visualization platforms, including but not limited to Tableau and Streamlit.
• Comprehensive understanding of the data lifecycle, including sourcing, ingestion, transformation, analysis, and presentation.
• Experience with data workflow frameworks such as Spark and Airflow.
• Academic background in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical or Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience showcasing outstanding software engineering capabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $252,000, with variation based on location, experience, and skill set.
• Access to multiple medical insurance plans with options available at no payroll deduction.
• Support for family-building options including fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Dental and vision coverage, including orthodontics, with zero paycheck contributions on select plans.
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts when enrolled in qualified plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) plans with company match and employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance with a 90-day waiting period.
• Employee assistance programs, paid sick and vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Resources for backup childcare, parenting support, weight loss, and tobacco cessation.
• Additional voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits and employee discount programs.
• Special programs such as the Tesla Babies initiative.

Additional Information

This full-time position is located onsite at Tesla's Palo Alto, CA office. The comprehensive benefits package is available starting from the first day of employment. The pay package includes base salary, stock options, cash awards, and other benefits. Candidates will be evaluated based on their experience, skills, and market factors relevant to the position offered.