Software Engineer, Material Flow Robotics

Tesla's Robotics Software Engineering team designs and develops robotic controls and fleet management systems for manufacturing, material flow, and logistics use cases. This includes managing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRSs), conveyor systems, and the potential integration of Optimus on the factory floor. We are seeking a software engineer to drive new features and improvements for both onboard robot controllers and server-side fleet management systems, while also addressing sustaining engineering needs. The team operates in Fremont, CA, and Austin, TX, with up to 15% travel to Tesla factories worldwide for onsite support during project launches.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance algorithms and models for perception, navigation, safety, and fleet management of autonomous mobile robots
• Own the end-to-end design, implementation and testing of features, from early prototypes to production release
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and integrate them into the engineering design cycle
• Support production deployments by identifying, debugging, and resolving issues to ensure system uptime

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience developing and debugging real-time, multithreaded system software using C/C++ on Linux-based platforms, preferably in mobile robotics applications
• Expertise in software fundamentals, including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and testing
• Experience with high-performance web applications or data platforms is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Preferred experience with backend technologies such as Golang, GraphQL, NATS, Kafka, gRPC, and SQL, as well as DevOps tools including CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitHub
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 - $210,000/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.