Staff Data Engineer

Tesla’s Infrastructure Operations and Analytics team works directly with operations data to deliver solutions that improve pipeline architecture and enable data collection, visualization, and intelligence. In this Staff Data Engineer role, you will operate as both a Data Engineer and a Data Analyst, supporting construction and operations stakeholders with actionable insights for prioritization, cost savings, and early risk detection.

What you’ll do

• Interpret complex business logic and implement simple, elegant solutions while staying aligned with project timelines
• Extract actionable insights and identify trends that support stakeholders in driving cost-saving improvements on CAPEX and OPEX data
• Maintain, optimize, and develop ETL pipelines using SQL, Airflow, and Python
• Create data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and in-house dashboard platforms
• Expand your data engineering and analysis skill set over time
• Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at cost savings and optimization of Tesla products and processes
• Apply strong communication, organizational, presentation, and flexibility skills to manage competing priorities

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience with programming languages such as SQL, Python, DAX, or similar
• Proficiency with data visualization tools including Power BI, Tableau, and Excel, or similar
• Proficiency with tools such as SSMS, Airflow, Microsoft Azure, and SQL Server
• In-depth knowledge of RDBMS development, Data Warehousing, and Data Modeling techniques
• Demonstrated success using statistical methods for data analysis, particularly for budget forecasting
• A successful history integrating source systems and delivering self-serve Business Intelligence

Key technologies

• SQL, Airflow, Python
• Power BI, Tableau, Excel, DAX
• SSMS, Microsoft Azure, SQL Server
• RDBMS, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence

Compensation

$144,000 - $270,000 per year base salary, plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Pay offered may vary based on individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Total compensation may also include other elements depending on the position offered.

Benefits

• Medical plans with > plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with options and $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 with a 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 including 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
• Earned Wage Access for real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Location: Fremont, CA (onsite). Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics. Experience: 7+ years.