Tesla is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Diagnostics Systems Engineer to shape the future of diagnostic tools supporting our Service Engineering and Operations Teams. This role focuses on driving initiatives across Industrial Energy, Residential Energy, and Supercharging diagnostic tools. You will play a key role in problem solving, roadmap management, sprint planning, and firmware updates to optimize processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency. While this role does not require you to come in as an expert on Energy systems, it will work on Megapacks, Superchargers, and Powerwalls. A successful candidate will be one who is curious and can learn quickly about electrification and Energy systems. If you would like to become an industry expert on Energy software systems, this is a rewarding role where you can directly change the trajectory of products that accelerate our transition to a renewable energy future.
Responsibilities - Develop and execute a roadmap for diagnostic tools and services, ensuring alignment with cross-functional priorities
- Plan and facilitate sprints to deliver critical tasks on time
- Streamline workflows and enhance tool reliability through systemic process improvements
- Create firmware update and firmware release sign-off improvements, define firmware signals for fleet performance and analytics across product lines for operational efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align diagnostic tool, auto-ticketing, and self-test improvements to drive business goals
- Oversee the product development lifecycle, prioritizing high-impact features
- Define and monitor success metrics by creating data flow pipelines and building SQL-powered dashboards to report progress to leadership
Requirements - Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience with successful product and project implementation in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing software development (e.g., software product management)
- Proficiency in data analytics using SQL
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with operational metrics and dashboard creation using Tableau (or similar tools) is 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:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 - $186,000/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.
