Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Networking

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our Cloud Networking platform. As a key member of our Network Infrastructure team, you will design, develop, and deploy software and hardware that ensures the reliability, availability, and scalability of our cloud operations. You will have a strong focus on Data Center network infrastructure, provisioning and will work closely with our Network Engineering team to ensure seamless integration of our software with our systems. Additionally, you will work on resource management and distributed storage systems to support our high-performance computing and data analytics workloads.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for building world-class software and a track record of success creating scalable software systems. You will need strong software engineering skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and experience accepting and giving meaningful feedback on technical designs and pull requests.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the system and network design for our Cloud Networking infra, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices
• Develop and implement control paths for relevant components, including network and infrastructure elements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy infrastructure software that meets the needs of our datacenter operations
• Develop and maintain code for infrastructure software, focusing on a variety of areas including: scheduling, scalability, configuration, storage, fault tolerance, storage management & monitoring, distributed systems, and network provisioning & automation
• Document standards with written procedures, processes, diagrams, and other technical documents
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth deployment and operation of infrastructure software
• Participate in the testing and validation of infrastructure software to ensure it meets quality and reliability standards
• Collaborate with other Engineers to identify and resolve technical issues, and to continuously improve the design and operation of our datacenter infrastructure

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on infrastructure software and datacenter operations
• Demonstrated experience implementing large-scale projects in Go, Java, C++, Rust, or similar
• In-depth understanding of network protocols and technologies, including: TCP/IP & OSI model, DNS & DHCP, and BGP
• Comfortable with all aspects of rigorous software development and maintenance (version control, code reviews, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, etc.)
• Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and at least one modern frontend framework (React, Angular.js etc.)
• Strong understanding of system design principles, including scalability, availability, and reliability
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to lead technical initiatives from conception to production

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$140,000 - $300,000/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.

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