What to Expect The Software Development Engineer, New Product Introduction is a key technical member who designs, writes, and ships production software that connects cloud backends to on-prem factory systems across Megafactories, cell production, and Powerwall sites. This role owns the path from a live production problem to deployed software—diagnosing the issue, writing the code, integrating with factory systems, and operating the solution through Git, tests, CI/CD, and rollback. The Software Development Engineer will also turn production problems into working AI solutions, from whiteboard to deployed MVP, then harden them for live factory use. This includes partnering with supervisors, line leads, process engineers, and site IT, spending time on the line to validate solutions, and turning one site's working approach into reusable playbooks, runbooks, and integration standards that can be replicated across Tesla Energy manufacturing. What You'll Do Design, write, and ship production software including Python services, TypeScript and React tools, APIs, and data pipelines that connect cloud backends to on-prem factory systems across Megafactories, cell production, and Powerwall sites Own the path from a live production problem to shipped software. Diagnose the issue, write the code, integrate with factory systems, and operate the solution through Git, code review, tests, CI/CD, containers, and rollback Turn a production problem into a working AI solution, from whiteboard to deployed MVP, then harden it for live factory use. Integrate agents and models with APIs, authentication, data hookups, logging, latency, evals, and uptime requirements Partner with supervisors, line leads, process engineers, and site IT to translate production problems into production-grade software. Spend time on the line to validate the solution. Debug across systems not originally built by this role, including agents, APIs, data feeds, and network boundaries, when production is waiting. Travel to Energy manufacturing sites as required Define and improve measures of software and process performance in NPI, including OTD, parts tracking and adoption of deployed tools, and the resulting impact Turn one site's working solution into a reusable playbook. Create and update documentation, runbooks, and integration standards so solutions can be replicated across sites and production signal can be fed back to the product team What You'll Bring Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience Proficiency in at least one of: Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript Familiarity with REST APIs and basic web development concepts Understanding of software development fundamentals: version control (Git), testing, and debugging Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Willingness to travel to Energy manufacturing sites as required 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 $108,000 - $162,000/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.