Sr. Software Engineer, Robotaxi

What to Expect

Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, and our Robotaxi division is at the forefront of revolutionizing autonomous transportation. We aim to create a safe, efficient, and accessible network of self-driving vehicles that transform urban mobility. Our team is a dynamic and rapidly expanding group of innovators, engineers, and business leaders dedicated to building the future of transportation.

We are seeking a talented Growth Engineer to join our Tesla Robotaxi Vehicle Software Team. This pivotal role will focus on driving user acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization for the Robotaxi service through innovative, data-driven strategies and technical solutions. At Tesla Robotaxi, we’re not just building autonomous vehicles; we’re redefining how people experience transportation and scaling a groundbreaking service to millions.

As a member of the Vehicle Software Robotaxi Team, you will play a critical role in shaping our expansion strategy. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers, data scientists, marketers, and program managers to design, implement, and optimize growth initiatives that accelerate the adoption of Robotaxi services and maximize their global impact.

• Develop and implement technical solutions to enhance user acquisition, onboarding, retention, and revenue growth for the Tesla Robotaxi platform
• Design and execute A/B tests and experiments to optimize user experiences, including app engagement, ride booking conversion rates, subscription models, and overall service adoption
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to identify growth opportunities unique to autonomous transportation and translate them into actionable technical requirements and implementation
• Analyze user behavior and service metrics to uncover patterns, identify bottlenecks, and propose innovative solutions to scale the Robotaxi user base
• Build tools and systems to automate and optimize growth processes, ensuring seamless integration with Tesla’s broader ecosystem of products and services

• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on user growth (acquisition, activation, retention) or experience in monetization strategies such as subscriptions or dynamic pricing models
• Possess strong coding skills, ideally in full‑stack development (web and backend), and have hands‑on experience with data analysis and experimentation frameworks
• Take a data‑driven approach to problem‑solving, with an ability to spot trends and opportunities in user behavior and service performance metrics
• Are passionate about the potential of autonomous transportation to transform lives and are eager to tackle the unique challenges of scaling a cutting‑edge mobility service
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment and enjoy collaborating with diverse, cross‑functional teams to achieve ambitious goals
• Have creative ideas for experiments to drive user growth or optimize monetization in a mobility‑as‑a‑service context
• Be adept at diving into complex datasets to uncover actionable insights for scaling user adoption
• Possess a bold vision for the future of autonomous transportation and a relentless drive to turn that vision into reality

Benefits

• Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company‑Paid Health Savings Account (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 salaried 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

$172,000 – $312,000/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.