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Supercharger Software Engineering Team Lead, Energy Products

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $396,000 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

Tesla Energy is seeking a Staff Software Engineer and Team Lead for the Supercharger Software team, focusing on the Supercharger Site Controllers. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to enhance Tesla's fast-charging network by developing software that manages telemetry, OTA updates, and billing. This role involves working with a talented group of engineers in an embedded Linux environment using languages such as Golang, C++, and Rust. The engineer will drive cross-functional collaboration and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience using application layer languages like Golang, C++, or Rust.
  • Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving strategic planning.
  • Experience writing unit tests and practicing test-driven development.
  • Experience with software development for IoT platforms.
  • Experience developing mission-critical applications on embedded Linux.
  • Experience with JSON, Protobuf, gRPC, REST, HTTP, TLS, TCP, UDP, and CAN.
  • Desired experience with charging protocols such as OCPP and ISO15118.
  • Desired experience implementing software for power conversion, thermal controls, or battery management.
  • Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, architect, and deliver high-quality, testable software for Supercharger Site Controller applications.
  • Lead design and implementation of solutions within a microservice architecture on an embedded Linux platform.
  • Drive hands-on product bring-up and improve commissioning and serviceability.
  • Own root cause analysis of field issues and deliver quick, high-quality solutions.
  • Define and grow CI test strategy to validate component and system functionality.
  • Plan and execute roadmap initiatives to meet product requirements on time.
  • Collaborate with various teams to design solutions that support new Supercharger product requirements.
  • Mentor engineers and set technical direction for the team.

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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