Sr. Product Engineer, Energy Applications

Tesla Motors, Inc.
128,000 - 228,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Oct 16, 2025
What to Expect At Tesla, our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by bringing high performance electric vehicles and sustainable energy products to market. Innovation, unconventional thinking and fast-paced execution are at the core of everything we do and nowhere is that more evident than in our Energy business. Tesla Energy empowers customers to generate, store, and consume sustainable energy through products likePowerwall,PV Systems, andWall Connector, as well as groundbreaking software solutions likeTesla ElectricandVirtual Power Plant. Together, these products create a seamless, intelligent energy experience for homes and businesses. We are looking for a Product Engineer to join our Energy team, where the Digital Experience team is redefining how customers discover, purchase, and interact with Tesla's energy products. In this role, you will drive product vision and strategy, work directly with engineering to deliver innovative solutions, and ensure our products continuously evolve to meet customer needs and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do Define and champion the product vision and strategy for residential energy software experiences Own and evolve the product roadmap, balancing long-term vision with short-term priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Engage deeply with customers to understand their needs and workflows, uncovering opportunities to improve the product experience Partner closely with engineering, design, and operations teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions Use agile methodologies to write clear user stories, plan sprints, and manage the software development lifecycle Manage cross-functional dependencies across engineering, design, legal, sales, and service teams to ensure smooth execution Define, monitor, and analyze key product performance metrics. Use data-driven insights to identify problems, measure impact, and inform future decisions Analyze system logs, customer feedback, and operational data to identify trends and troubleshoot issues Communicate product performance and team impact widely, building alignment and driving outcomes across the organization What You'll Bring Degree in Computer Science, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability 4+ years of experience managing software products in a highly technical environment, ideally working directly with engineering teams Proven track record of successfully launching software products that deliver measurable business value Strong analytical skills, including the ability to write SQL queries to extract and analyze product data Experience working with distributed systems, REST APIs, and understanding software development fundamentals Entrepreneurial instincts, with the ability to take initiative, make informed decisions with limited data, and drive progress in ambiguous situations Strong communication and storytelling skills - able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to thrive in Tesla's fast-moving, innovation-driven culture, where speed, creativity, and flexibility are essential Experience working cross-functionally across engineering, legal, finance, sales, operations, and customer service 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 $128,000 - $228,000/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.