Data Engineer, Optimus

Data Engineer, Optimus Tesla Motors, Inc. 100,000 - 216,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Apr 12, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Optimus production engineering team and play a critical role in scaling our production analytics infrastructure. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize large-scale data pipelines and systems that enable high-quality reporting, advanced analytics, and real-time insights across Tesla's manufacturing operations. You will work with cross-functional engineering, operations, and analytics teams to ensure that data is accurate, timely, and actionable- helping drive improvements in product quality, production efficiency, and decision-making. Expect to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where your work directly supports Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable abundance. What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL frameworks for manufacturing and operational data
Partner with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data models and architecture
Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and views across multiple database systems
Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and validation processes to ensure reliability and accuracy of KPIs and dashboards
Integrate diverse data sources, including IoT, MFS, FX, and WARP systems, into unified data models
Build automation frameworks for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration using Airflow or similar tools
Collaborate with data visualization teams to enable interactive dashboards and analytics for operations and leadership
Ensure data security, governance, and best practices in system design and usage
Drive continuous improvement in data infrastructure, performance tuning, and scalability
Integrate factory AI resources into streamlined data analysis, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in manufacturing operations What You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in data engineering, preferably supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial analytics
Strong expertise in SQL and experience with multiple database platforms (MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Vertica, ClickHouse, or similar)
Proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation (pandas, PySpark, or similar frameworks)
Hands-on experience with distributed data processing technologies such as Spark, Kafka, or Flink
Experience with orchestration and workflow management tools (Airflow, Prefect, or Luigi)
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and schema design
Familiarity with containerized & cloud-based deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP or Azure)
Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Superset and strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and business functions
Passion for building scalable, reliable data systems that drive measurable impact in a manufacturing environment 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
$100,000 - $216,000/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.