Data Engineer, Energy Software

Tesla

USonsite$120k-$252k/yrPosted Jul 16, 2026
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Skills

tableauairflowpythonspark

About the role

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated data engineer to join the Energy Device Core Software Team with a focus on firmware metrics and analytics. This candidate will work on infrastructure and tools that collect, store, and analyze firmware metrics for Industrial, Residential, and Charging products in Tesla Energy. We work directly with development and service teams, as well as core data teams, on all new and existing components and products. You will own systems for some of Tesla’s newest products that are critical to the mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

Design and implement data pipelines from ingestion to visualization to facilitate energy firmware product rollouts to a fleet

Define and build metrics that measure new firmware rollout success

Build automation, developer tools, and internal libraries that accelerate analysis and visualization for energy products

Create visualizations using various tools such as streamlit, etc.

Iterate with engineering and service partners on effectiveness of new datasets

What You'll Bring

3+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering or equivalent

Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing, automation, and query optimization in production systems

Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, streamlit, etc.)

Experience across the data lifecycle including sourcing, ingestion, transformation, analytics, and visualization

Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Airflow, etc.)

Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Software Engineering or equivalent experience, with practical software engineering experience or proof of exceptional skills in related fields

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation

$120,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Compensation

This Data Engineer role pays $120k-$252k/yr. Within typical range for data engineer roles in United States.

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