Staff Software Engineer, Robotaxi Operations

What to Expect You'll work across departments‑Finance, Operations, Compliance, Service‑to design and deliver systems that keep Tesla's Robotaxi fleet visible, compliant, and operationally ready. We value transparent communication, technical clarity through design docs, and getting things done via the shortest path (no chain‑of‑command gatekeeping). This is a high‑trust, high‑accountability environment where you'll have direct impact on Tesla's autonomous mobility mission. What You'll Do Lead technical architecture and API design for full‑stack applications supporting Robotaxi fleet operations Write detailed design documents and technical proposals for cross‑departmental review Manage and provide technical guidance and people management to a small team of engineers and product managers Design and implement integrations with upstream systems (vehicle telemetry, scheduling platforms, ERP systems, compliance databases) Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Service organizations to translate business requirements into technical solutions Build container‑orchestrated services (Kubernetes) with focus on reliability, observability, and maintainability Establish technical standards and development practices for the team Balance hands‑on contribution with delegation and oversight What You'll Bring 7+ years building production full‑stack applications Strong written communication skills‑comfort authoring technical design docs and proposals Experience designing APIs and integration patterns (REST, gRPC, event‑driven architectures) Track record managing engineers and product managers in fast‑moving environments Ability to learn new languages and frameworks quickly, we value adaptability over specific language expertise Proven success working across organizational boundaries with non‑engineering stakeholders Team‑first mentality‑willingness to prioritize collaboration and velocity over individual technical preferences Container orchestration experience such as Kubernetes or similar platforms Comfort navigating ambiguity and creating clarity when requirements conflict 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla Motors, Inc.