Tesla · 1 day ago
Staff Data Engineer, Commercial Energy Service Operations
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $270K/yr
7+ years expTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, focusing on innovative solutions for energy management. They are seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead data projects, architect scalable data solutions, and build data pipelines that support the operational needs of the Tesla Energy organization.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead all stages of data projects by translating complex business requirements into detailed Data Project Plans, defining key metrics, and delivering production-ready data pipelines that generate actionable insights
Architect and build scalable data solutions that can support various product, metrics and blend of time-series and transactional data
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines that transform raw data into structured outputs for analytics, ensuring robustness, efficiency, and adaptability within a modern framework
Communicate data insights, project plans, and technical solutions clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders, fostering alignment on business priorities
Build intuitive tools and frameworks to empower users (e.g., analysts and operators) to summarize, explore, and self-serve from data sources
Automate reporting workflows, implement data quality checks, and proactively address inaccuracies or latency issues to maintain high-reliability data ecosystems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven optimizations, mentoring junior engineers on best practices for scalable architecture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, including at least 3 years in a senior or staff-level role leading data initiatives
Expertise in SQL and proficiency across data architecture paradigms (e.g., MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Vertica, Oracle) and streaming/processing tools (e.g., Kafka, Apache Spark with Python or Scala APIs); strong hands-on experience with Python, including data analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy) and text processing
Proven track record building and optimizing data pipelines using orchestration tools like Airflow, with experience handling big data at scale (e.g., petabyte volumes)
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into structured project plans and architect scalable, executable solutions for engineering teams, including design of modular frameworks that support rapid iteration
Strong problem-solving, project management, and analytical skills, with a passion for data-driven decision-making and curiosity about emerging technologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across business and technical teams to turn challenges into impactful data projects
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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