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Staff Software Engineer, Maps & Navigation, Vehicle Software

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$140,000 - $312,000 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Tesla is seeking motivated Software Engineers to enhance the in-car navigation experience by developing next-generation algorithms using data from the Tesla fleet. The role involves working on features that support Navigate on Autopilot and Smart Summon, while also improving routing and turn-by-turn navigation. Ideal candidates are self-driven and possess a strong background in high-performance applications and complex algorithmic challenges. Flexibility and a willingness to learn new technologies are essential for improving customer experience across various domains.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of exceptional achievement in large-scale algorithmic environments
  • Proficient in one of C++, Python, Golang, or Scala
  • Experience writing and shipping customer-facing code
  • High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
  • Willingness to learn new technologies across the stack
  • Experience with Maps, GIS, or Computational Geometry data is a strong plus
  • Experience in Spark, AWS, Kubernetes, or Jenkins is a plus
  • Experience in Machine Learning algorithms is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Rapidly prototype in-car customer experiences
  • Extract meaningful data from fleet telemetry via automated processes
  • Implement complete features with both client and server footprint
  • Drive changes end to end from concept to in-car drive test
  • Design, code, and debug software on Linux-based embedded platforms and Linux servers
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of hardware engineers, application/UI software engineers, QA/Validation, and designers

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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