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Software Engineer, Backend, Applicant Tracking System

Tesla

Location

Fremont, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/2/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla's Internal Tools team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop web applications for internal users. The role involves working in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and tackling ambitious challenges that contribute to Tesla's global mission.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Hands-on experience with .NET Framework, .NET Core, package management, and dependency injection
  • Experience with Angular and React is a plus but not required
  • Working knowledge of continuous deployment, feature toggles, logging, metrics, monitoring, and alerting
  • A proactive, positive mindset

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using .NET Core and C#
  • 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
  • Write efficient SQL queries in MySQL to manage complex data operations
  • Collaborate on software architecture decisions, applying strong object-oriented principles
  • Integrate open-source tools and technologies into development workflows
  • Participate in CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Conduct code reviews, debug issues, and proactively own assignments

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.

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