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Software Engineer, Battery Manufacturing Development, Optimus

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Tesla is seeking a full-stack Software Engineer to enhance the development of data factory and software services for battery products. This role focuses on delivering data and software solutions to address high-volume manufacturing challenges. Working in a fast-paced environment, the engineer will collaborate with a motivated team on innovative projects that directly impact electric vehicle manufacturing. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's mission of advancing battery technology.

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, Golang, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
  • Experience building modern web applications using React/Redux or similar component-based libraries
  • Experience with containerization, configuration, and deployment toolsets like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience working with relational or columnar databases such as Redshift or ClickHouse
  • Experience working with high-volume manufacturing systems is a strong plus

Responsibilities

  • Programmatically automate software builds, testing, and deployments to achieve faster and more reliable production releases
  • Benchmark data systems’ performance and identify ways to improve data efficiency, integrity, and scalability
  • Develop and operate robust data ingest services, APIs, and databases enabling scalable manufacturing analytics
  • Design and build web applications to empower data-driven manufacturing
  • Collaborate with controls automation and manufacturing execution system experts to ensure seamless integration of software products into manufacturing systems
  • Strive for best software engineering practices through documentation and code reviews

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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