iOS Engineer, Robotaxi App, Vehicle Software

What to Expect

The Mobile team within Tesla’s Vehicle Software organization is seeking a highly motivated engineer to help shape the future of autonomous transportation through exceptional mobile experiences. As a core contributor to the Tesla and Robotaxi mobile apps, you will be instrumental in building the user-facing features that define how millions of people interact with fully autonomous vehicles.

This team is at the forefront of Tesla’s Robotaxi initiative, owning the core mobile experience that enables customers to summon, track, and interact with a driverless vehicle. From requesting a ride to enabling frictionless entry, from trip planning to real-time vehicle status and media control, your work will power the interface between users and their autonomous rides.

You will take full ownership of features - from architecture design to robust implementation - delivering delightful and polished experiences that make Robotaxi not just functional, but magical. In addition to working on groundbreaking Robotaxi features, you’ll also contribute to the broader Mobile App experience used by millions of Tesla owners worldwide.

What You'll Do

Design, code, debug and own features from concept to release for the Robotaxi and Tesla mobile apps, primarily on iOS

Work closely with Design, Firmware, Vehicle UI, Autopilot and Backend teams to create seamless interactions between users and robotaxis

Own the full development lifecycle of mobile features: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance

Contribute to the evolution of the mobile architecture to support future Robotaxi scalability and reliability

Continuously improve app performance, usability, and customer delight

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas of study, or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in iOS Development

You are passionate about iOS as a platform and know what features you would want on the Tesla and Robotaxi apps

Proficient in Swift, Objective-C, React Native

Familiar with Typescript or JavaScript. Experience with React/React Native is preferred

Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts, good at solving complex technical problems

Experience using common design patterns. High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance

Experience creating, maintaining and shipping top-ranking mobile apps

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 - $396,000/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.