What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Lead for the Tesla Energy UI team. You will be building user interfaces that drive the worldwide transition to sustainable energy. You love delivering compelling products by leading world-class Software Engineers, defining engineering principles, growing Engineering teams, and building a strong engineering culture. You will lead the engineering of the Web-based user experiences that power our Megapack, Powerwall, Supercharger, and Autobidder products, with users including Energy Market traders, power plant operators, installers & technicians, and Supercharger fleet operators.

Our UIs are built with Typescript and React and are powered by our highly performant backend distributed systems. We collaborate closely with our customers, focus on extensible design systems, and obsess over open-source quality solutions to create scalable applications. We move quickly with an emphasis on data contracts via Protocol Buffers, and aspire to always delight our users with wonderful interactions.

What You’ll Do
Lead the complete software development lifecycle for Tesla Energy web applications, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards
Actively grow the UI software engineering team by mentoring engineers and cultivating emerging leaders within the organization
Collaborate effectively with product and UX leadership to define innovative features and roadmaps, while crafting exceptional designs that enhance the user experience
Maintain a strong commitment to creating visually stunning, intuitive, and highly functional applications tailored to meet the needs of users across consumer, commercial, and industrial sectors
Implement rigorous testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and stress testing, to ensure the reliability and performance of applications under various conditions
Provide technical direction and expertise while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages team members to contribute ideas and solutions
Drive and manage initiatives from conception through to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations
Actively maintain and promote the core values of the team, which include engineering excellence, curiosity, a bias for action, self-awareness, inclusivity, and vulnerability, contributing to a positive and productive team culture
Encourage a culture of feedback and continuous improvement within the team, helping Engineers to grow their skills and adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies
Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to facilitate open communication ensuring that all aspects of the project are aligned and synergistic
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience as a Software Engineering Lead or Manager, with a strong focus on building user interfaces that contribute to the global transition to sustainable energy
Expertise in utilizing TypeScript, JavaScript, and React to develop and deliver high-performance web and/or native application experiences 
Professional experience leading Software Engineering teams as both a technical and people leader, fostering collaboration, and driving initiatives to successful completion
Experience in defining and implementing extensible design systems that prioritize user experience and scalability, in collaboration with product, UX leaders, and cross-functional teams
Enthusiasm for staying at the forefront of technology trends and a commitment to continuous learning, particularly in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable technologies
Maintain the values of the team which include engineering excellence, curiosity, a bias for action, self-awareness, inclusivity, and vulnerability

Palo Alto, California

Full time