Tesla

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, Energy Software

Austin, TX
Kafka Scala Kubernetes AWS Terraform PostgreSQL
Description

Tesla is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to build, enhance, and scale the infrastructure that underpins our Energy IoT applications. These applications provide real-time monitoring, optimization, and control for Tesla’s industry-leading energy products, including Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, Supercharger, Wall Connector, Autobidder, and Virtual Power Plants.

We are a high-impact team that values curiosity, learning, mentorship, open discourse, and making disciplined decisions by weighing trade-offs. Our work supports over 50 engineers and directly affects millions of customers.

If you enjoy thinking in systems and tackling challenges related to the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of distributed software, this role is for you.


You’ll work with and deepen your expertise in Linux, Networking, Kubernetes, on-premises data centers, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, Helm, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, Kafka, InfluxDB, Scala, and Rust.

Join us in accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.


  • Envision and implement changes that improve system reliability
  • Conduct deep investigations into new technologies and resolve unexpected issues that arise during operation
  • Provide guidance on system architecture and security best practices
  • Review, digest, and distill complex code and technical topics to ensure clarity and accessibility for all engineers
  • Provide technical leadership, foster collaboration, and drive key initiatives to completion
  • Uphold team values, including engineering excellence, curiosity, bias for action, self-awareness, inclusivity, and openness

  • Minimum 2+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in developing, scaling, and maintaining infrastructure for distributed systems, including IoT applications
  • Proficiency in many of the following: Linux, Networking, Kubernetes, on-premises data centers, AWS, Terraform, Prometheus, Helm, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
  • Strong understanding of system design principles and the challenges of ensuring availability, reliability, scalability, and security in distributed software systems
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to navigate uncertainty and loosely defined problem statements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and make well-reasoned decisions
  • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, mentor, and engage in open discussions

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program


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