Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Big Data Engineer, Energy Service Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $186K/yrTesla is seeking a skilled and collaborative Data Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will architect and implement a cutting-edge data platform while leading the development of data pipelines, data warehousing, and reporting infrastructure to support the growth of their energy business.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, scalable solutions for processing terabyte-scale data
Develop and maintain high-performance data pipelines using Apache Spark, Kafka, and other modern data technologies
Build and optimize batch and streaming data processing systems
Develop aggregate and summary tables for various engineering teams that span across multiple product lines and geographies
Design and develop new systems and tools to enable cross-functional teams to consume and understand data faster
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data applications
Research and incorporate emerging data infrastructures, tools, and technologies
Qualification
Required
Strong data engineering background with expertise in at least two programming languages (Python, Scala, Java, or Rust)
Expert-level experience with Apache Spark (PySpark, Spark SQL, Spark Streaming)
Experience with modern data lake technologies (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi)
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with database internals and performance concepts
Demonstrated experience working with terabyte-scale data processing
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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