Senior Software Engineer, Charging & Energy Products (m/f/d)

Tesla Germany GmbH; Freiburg im Breisgau; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla Germany GmbH in Germany is seeking an experienced software engineer to join the Site Controller team. You will develop high-quality software in Golang, C++, and Rust for embedded Linux, focusing on reliability, security, and scalable microservices that manage billing, authorization, and device communication at Supercharger sites.

Join a fast-paced environment at the heart of the world's largest fast-charging network, collaborating with validation teams and cross-functional partners to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development in backend or embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of Go, C++, or Rust with multi-threaded design.
• Experience with IoT platforms and embedded Linux.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, testable software using Golang, C++, and/or Rust.
• Design and implement solutions within a microservice architecture that have a direct impact on customer experience.
• Hands on bring-up of products, accelerating deployment through commissioning and serviceability.
• Perform root cause analysis of field issues and deliver quick, high-quality solutions.
• Develop CI tests (unit test, SIL, HIL, etc.) to validate component and system functionality.
• Collaborate with validation teams to define and execute integration test strategies.

Skills

Golang

C/C++

Rust

Multi-threaded programming

Embedded Linux

Test-driven development

Tools

JSON

Protobuf

gRPC

REST

HTTP

TLS

CAN

OCPP

ISO15118

Job description

What to Expect

We are the engineers powering the world's largest fast-charging network, Tesla's Supercharger fleet. We are looking for a skilled, driven, and independent engineer to join the team at the core of Tesla's Supercharger products. Our team builds the applications for the Tesla Site Controller, which are critical to securely managing all devices at a Supercharger site. These apps oversee billing and authorization, integrate with payment terminals and displays, manage site-level power distribution, and facilitate communication with the Tesla cloud. They also provide essential data for Tesla's mobile app and vehicle UI. Our apps run in an embedded Linux environment and are primarily written in Golang, C++, and Rust. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of multi-threaded programming, familiarity with Linux systems, proficiency in object-oriented design principles, and a passion for continuous learning in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join us as we expand our next-generation Superchargers and drive the future of EV adoption and the charging industry.

What You'll Do

• Develop high-quality, testable software using Golang, C++, and/or Rust
• Design and implement solutions within a microservice architecture that have a direct impact on customer experience
• Hands on bring-up of products, accelerating deployment through commissioning and serviceability
• Perform root cause analysis of field issues and deliver quick, high-quality solutions
• Develop CI tests (unit test, SIL, HIL, etc.) to validate component and system functionality
• Collaborate with validation teams to define and execute integration test strategies

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of professional software development experience using application layer languages like Golang, C/C++ and Rust
• Experience writing unit tests and practicing test-driven development
• Experience with software development for IoT platforms (Internet of Things)
• Experience developing mission-critical applications on embedded Linux
• Experience with JSON, Protobuf, gRPC, REST, HTTP, TLS, TCP, UDP, CAN
• Desired to have experience with the device to cloud interfaces of charging protocols such as OCPP, ISO15118, etc.
• Desired to have experience implementing software for power conversion, thermal controls, battery management, or other highly physical product implementations
• Comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communications skills in English

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affidivcative 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.

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