Sr. Software Engineer

What To ExpectAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of internal project management applications that support infrastructure projects and operations. Based in Fremont, CA, you will partner with development, validation, and business teams to build scalable services and APIs used by the Construction organization. These systems span project accounting, labor management, financial reporting, and insight and analytics capabilities that drive operational decisions.The role is primarily focused on backend architecture, service design, and business workflows. You will own technical direction for key areas of the platform, mentor other engineers, and help deliver reliable, maintainable solutions across a wide range of use cases. Frontend experience is a plus.What You'll DoLead the design and development of services and APIs that support project management operations, with primary emphasis on backend systems, data models, and business workflowsOwn technical decisions for assigned domains, including architecture, API design, data modeling, and integration patternsPartner with product and business stakeholders to understand user needs, translate them into technical solutions, and identify opportunities to simplify and improve workflowsDrive reliability, performance, and scalability of applications, including observability, logging, and operational supportProvide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge sharingParticipate in end-to-end process reviews, assess system impacts, and communicate trade-offs and recommendations to the teamIdentify and lead improvements to development practices, testing strategy, and delivery workflowsCollaborate across software and data-oriented teams to align on standards and shared capabilitiesWhat You'll BringBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience5+ years of backend web application development, building production services and APIsStrong proficiency in C#, including OOP, async/await, LINQ, and modern language featuresDeep experience with .NET, including ASP.NET Core and Web API developmentStrong experience with Entity Framework Core and SQL Server, including schema design and query optimizationSolid understanding of RESTful API design, versioning, and integration patternsExperience writing and maintaining unit and integration tests with xUnit or NUnitExperience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), Docker, and CI/CD pipelinesWorking knowledge of performance, reliability, logging, and scalability in production systemsExperience mentoring engineers and driving technical decisions across a teamBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)Expected Compensation$120,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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., Tesla