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Software Engineer, Mobile

Job CategoryVehicle Software
LocationPALO ALTO, California
Req. ID233579
Job TypeFull-time
What to Expect
We are looking for a highly motivated Mobile Engineer specializing in creating exceptional user experiences for our users. You will need to demonstrate strong software engineering skills, excellent interpersonal communication, tenacity, extreme ownership, and the ability to accept and give meaningful technical feedback. You will be responsible for designing architecture, writing correct, robust code, maintaining and improving existing functionality, and shipping new features. You will collaborate with our design team as well as vehicle UI and back-end developers. Our team strives to set the bar for vehicle mobile user experience. We want to work with people who are excited by this goal and have the talent to deliver on it. 
What You’ll Do
  • Design, code and maintain mobile user experiences end-to-end 
  • Optimize code for performance, stability, and maintainability 
  • Work with a cross-functional team of hardware engineers, application/UI software engineers, QA/Validation, and designers 
What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas of study or equivalent experience

  • Minimum 2 years experience in Mobile (iOS/Android) development 
  • Proficient in Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Java 
  • Familiar with JavaScript
  • Experience with React/React Native is preferred 
  • Excellent grasp of fundamental computer science concepts, good at solving complex technical problems
  • Experience using common design patterns. High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance 
  • Experience creating, maintaining and shipping top-ranking mobile apps 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

    $96,000 - $336,000/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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