Tesla · 2 months ago
Software Engineer, Backend, Applicant Tracking System
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expTesla's Internal Tools team is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design and development of web applications for internal users. This role involves creating scalable backend services, optimizing APIs, and ensuring high-quality code in a dynamic and innovative environment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using .NET Core and C#, focusing on high-performance, scalable applications that support Tesla's innovative products
Build and optimize RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration between services, frontend applications, and external systems
Implement message queuing and streaming solutions with RabbitMQ and Kafka to handle real-time data processing and event-driven architectures
Write efficient SQL queries in MySQL to manage complex data operations, ensuring data integrity and performance in large-scale environments
Collaborate on software architecture decisions, applying strong object-oriented principles, design patterns, and fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and code modularity to create maintainable, high-quality code
Integrate open-source tools and technologies into development workflows, leveraging .NET Framework, .NET Core, package management, and dependency injection for efficient builds
Participate in CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes, incorporating continuous deployment practices, feature toggles, logging, metrics, monitoring, and alerting to ensure reliable releases
Conduct code reviews, debug issues, and proactively own assignments to drive team success in a fast-paced, agile environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional work experience in software development, with expert-level proficiency in .NET and C# (particularly .NET Core)
Expertise in SQL queries using MySQL, with a strong ability to design and optimize database interactions
Proven experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka for messaging and event streaming
Demonstrated expertise in building secure, scalable REST APIs
Strong fundamentals in object-oriented programming and software architecture, including fluency in software design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
Hands-on experience with .NET Framework, .NET Core, package management, and dependency injection
Working knowledge of continuous deployment, feature toggles, logging, metrics, monitoring, and alerting
A proactive, positive mindset: remain engaged in challenging situations, own assignments fully, and take accountability for team success
Preferred
Experience with Angular and React is a plus but not required
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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