Software Security Engineer, Energy Product Software

Tesla Motors, Inc.
120,000 - 252,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 16, 2025
What to Expect We are hiring a Security Engineer to fortify the platform that powers our Energy IoT applications. These applications provide real-time monitoring,optimization, control for our flagship Tesla Energy products: Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, Supercharger, Autobidder, and Virtual PowerPlants. Security Engineering builds and operates tools to enhance the security and reliability of our energy software platform and infrastructure,including web applications, APIs, and embedded devices. If you enjoy CTFs, finding new vulnerabilities, and proving the correctness of softwaresystems, and you want to help safeguard our systems, this position is for you. Come secure the path that accelerates the world's transition tosustainable energy. What You'll Do Audit source code for security vulnerabilities, track remediation efforts, and ensure timely resolution of vulnerabilities Develop tooling to help spot known security exposures, including fuzzing, sanitizers, model checking, and supply-chain validation Participate in security reviews, threat modeling, risk analysis, and architecture design Lead security initiatives, work across teams to identify, implement and advance security at Tesla Maintain the values of the team which include engineering excellence, curiosity, a bias for action, self-awareness, inclusivity, and vulnerability What You'll Bring Strong experience in application security Proficient in software development, auditing code and features Proficient in at least one systems programming language, such as Rust, C++, Java, Go, etc Experience in secure architecture design Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills 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 $120,000 - $252,000/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.