Sr. Security Engineer, Fleetnet

What To Expect Come join a small team of experts building one of the most trusted IoT platforms in the world connecting Tesla backends and our customers to their cars. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who believes in security as a first principle. The team develops a rich ecosystem responsible for remote interactions with the vehicles (ride-hailing, remote control, remote diagnostic, over-the-air updates, vehicle telemetry for self-learning Autopilot algorithm, mobile apps APIs, etc.). Our mobile applications enable customers to interact with their cars via real-time, low-latency two-way communication. At Tesla, we’re at the forefront of innovation by providing a complete suite of backend services to our growing fleets. What You'll Do Enhance authentication and authorization frameworks across our two in-house platforms, supporting both external customer interactions and internal operational needs Strengthen security implementations for key use cases, including customer access, service operations, and ride-hailing services Improve applications based on insights from security assessments, architecture reviews, and threat modeling of the application stack Proactively analyze and refactor the existing codebase to eliminate potential exploit chains and bolster overall security posture Integrate advanced controls into the infrastructure platform to deepen our layered defenses Guide engineering teams in building secure systems, promoting the adoption of best practices and secure design patterns Partner with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact security initiatives Apply strong judgment to prioritize security enhancements that effectively address critical risks What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience in security engineering or backend systems with a security focus Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or evidence of exceptional skills with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent Direct technical contributions in your current role, focusing on secure code and design Extensive background in securing web services and distributed systems and ability to engineer solutions in the full stack Expertise in modern web development frameworks, preferably Golang, with emphasis on secure coding practices Proven experience with web security, including authentication, authorization, and threat mitigation Breadth of technical experience across various infrastructure and security areas and running in large production environments Deep understanding of mobile and web application security threats, exploits, prevention Strong belief in acquiring and spreading knowledge through mentorship and acting like an owner Practical knowledge of applied cryptography and common attacks against modern cryptographic algorithms (encryption at rest, TLS, hashing, etc.) Benefits Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in a 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 and AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and vacation time, flexible 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 $172,000 - $312,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended. Tesla #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla