Backend Software Engineer, Optimus & Robotaxi

Job Description

Join Tesla AI's Teleoperation team to build systems enabling remote operation and assistance for robotaxi fleet and humanoid robots, ensuring AI systems perform safely and efficiently in all conditions.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in application-layer development using C++, Go, and/or Python
• Strong foundation in Linux systems, networking, storage, and cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
• Experience managing and scaling databases and search technologies like PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis

Responsibilities

• Influence architectural decisions with a focus on security, scalability, reliability, and high performance across distributed systems
• Design and build backend infrastructure to support teleoperation at scale
• Collaborate closely with AI, Firmware, and Autonomy teams to design and integrate backend components for future autonomy features
• Develop and maintain observability systems, including monitoring, metrics, and alerting
• Create robust, automated testing frameworks to ensure reliability and prevent regressions

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.