Data Engineer, Robotaxi Operations

Data Engineer, Robotaxi Operations Tesla - 3.3 Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $270,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Data model design Software engineering Data Integration (Data management) Data modeling projects SQL Production systems Cloud infrastructure implementation Continuous integration Software testing Python Database software proficiency Full Job Description What to Expect Tesla's Robotaxi Operations team is building the operational data layer for Tesla's autonomous fleet — a system that connects multiple upstream sources into a single source of truth for every vehicle in the fleet. You will own the data infrastructure that every operational deliverable depends on, from fleet visibility to cost-per-mile tracking to compliance across multiple launch markets. Design Technology, which is part of Vehicle Engineering, builds the internal tools that thousands of engineers use every day. The Robotaxi operations system is purpose-built to solve the hardest operational challenges of launching an autonomous fleet at scale. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that unify fleet data from multiple upstream systems into a single operational data model Implement reconciliation logic to identify and close cross-system data discrepancies Build monitoring infrastructure to ensure data quality, accuracy, and freshness Stand up data models that support fleet visibility, cost-per-mile tracking, compliance, predictive maintenance, and asset lifecycle Define and track data quality metrics Partner with product and application engineering to translate operational requirements into data architecture decisions What You'll Bring 3+ years of data engineering experience building production data pipelines Strong SQL skills and experience with data modeling for analytical and operational use cases Experience with Python and data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Airflow, dbt) Experience reconciling data across multiple source systems with conflicting schemas or update cadences Experience with cloud data infrastructure (Kubernetes preferred) Strong fundamentals in software engineering — version control, testing, CI/CD Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous requirements Experience with fleet management, logistics, or vehicle operations data (preferred) 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 - $270,000/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 an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 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.