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Tesla Data Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Product Manager, Data Center Hardware

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$148.90K - $196.50K/yr

Tesla is working on new hardware for AI data centers and is seeking a Senior Product Manager to ... Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience • High sense of urgency ...

Data Scientist, Product

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$155K - $185K/yr

The Opportunity As a Data Scientist at Otter.ai, you will be a key player within our Product ... The company is backed by early investors in Google, DeepMind, Zoom, and Tesla. Otter.ai is an equal ...

Data Scientist, Product

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

The Opportunity As a Data Scientist at Otter.ai, you will be a key player within our Product ... The company is backed by early investors in Google, DeepMind, Zoom, and Tesla. Otter.ai is an equal ...

Data Scientist, Product

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$155K - $185K/yr

The Opportunity As a Data Scientist at Otter.ai, you will be a key player within our Product ... The company is backed by early investors in Google, DeepMind, Zoom, and Tesla. Otter.ai is an equal ...

Data Scientist, Product

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$155K - $185K/yr

The Opportunity As a Data Scientist at Otter.ai, you will be a key player within our Product ... The company is backed by early investors in Google, DeepMind, Zoom, and Tesla. Otter.ai is an equal ...

Data Scientist, Product

Seattle, WA · On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

The Opportunity As a Data Scientist at Otter.ai, you will be a key player within our Product ... The company is backed by early investors in Google, DeepMind, Zoom, and Tesla. Otter.ai is an equal ...

Sr. Data Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$125.70K - $151K/yr

Tesla is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to join their global EHS&S data team. In this role, you will ... Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or equivalent experience • Open-minded ...

Technical Program Manager, Tesla AI

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$151.80K - $196.50K/yr

The role involves driving cross-functional programs related to data collection, data labeling, and ... Required : • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, or a related field ...

Reliability Data Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$112.60K - $141.60K/yr

Tesla is seeking a Reliability Data Engineer to tackle projects in modeling the reliability of ... Required : • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience • 2+ ...

Sr. Data Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in ComputerScience, Mathematics, Data Science, or equivalent experience * Open ... Tesla Babies program * Commuter benefits * Employee discounts and perks program Expected ...

Technical Program Manager, Tesla AI

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$151.80K - $196.50K/yr

The role involves driving cross-functional programs related to data collection, labeling, and AI ... Required : • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, or a related field -- or equivalent ...

Data Engineer, Fleet Data, Self-Driving

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$134.80K - $161.80K/yr

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Data Engineer ... Required : • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, proof of ...

Data Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$134.80K - $161.80K/yr

Job Summary : Tesla is seeking a hands-on Data Engineer to join their Electronics Supplier ... Required : • Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Industrial Engineering (Data ...

Data Engineer, Low Voltage

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$134.80K - $161.80K/yr

Tesla is on a mission to enhance customer experience through their Field Reliability Engineering ... Required : • Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical ...

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How much do tesla data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for tesla data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Tesla Data Scientist job?

A Tesla Data Scientist is responsible for analyzing complex datasets to drive data-driven decision-making across various teams such as engineering, manufacturing, and autonomous driving. They develop machine learning models, optimize algorithms, and provide insights that enhance Tesla’s products and operations. The role requires expertise in statistical analysis, programming (Python, SQL, etc.), and big data technologies. Data Scientists at Tesla work on cutting-edge projects, including self-driving technology, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tesla Data Scientist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tesla Data Scientist, you need a strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, programming (especially Python or R), and a relevant degree such as computer science, statistics, or engineering. Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop), data visualization platforms, and cloud computing services is often required, and certifications in data science or AI can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams are crucial soft skills. These competencies enable you to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, drive innovation, and support Tesla’s data-driven decision-making processes.

What does a typical day look like for a Data Scientist at Tesla?

A typical day for a Data Scientist at Tesla involves analyzing large-scale data sets to uncover trends, developing predictive models to enhance vehicle performance or manufacturing processes, and presenting findings to engineering and leadership teams. You’ll collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and other data professionals to design experiments and implement data-driven solutions. Expect to regularly use modern tools and programming languages for data wrangling and modeling, while also participating in team meetings to align on project goals. The fast-paced, innovative environment encourages continuous learning and problem-solving, making every day unique and impactful.
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Sr. Backend Engineer, Data Platform, Vehicle Software

Sr. Backend Engineer, Data Platform, Vehicle Software

Tesla

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$140K - $312K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 44 rated automakers


Job description

What to Expect

Come join a small team of experts building the Tesla's data platforms powered by all Tesla products (vehicles, solar panel, batteries, chargers, robots, autopilot, insurance, etc.).

First Principles thinking is core of engineering culture at Tesla. Data is one of the key elements we use to understand and improve how our products work & interact with the world. Whether we use it to improve autopilot, optimize hardware designs, proactively detect faults, or even optimize load on the electrical grid. We collect data from each of our cars, superchargers, batteries, robots, manufacturing machines, as well as their environments and use it to make these products better, more reliable and cheaper to produce.

Our team is an integral part of the product organization, powering a cutting-edge platform that processes terabytes of IoT data daily, working with Engineering teams on making our products better in every way. From storage to access to data query, our platform allows users to get insight on raw and aggregated data seamlessly. Our highly automated stack is built on top of open-source technologies like Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka, Spark, Parquet, Presto, and Trino.

We're looking for a talented Engineer to join us and deliver new and improved big data services. Your work will affect many hundreds of Tesla Engineers daily, as well as improving the functionality of all of our products worldwide, and enable new data-driven products such as Tesla Insurance. Join us as we drive innovation in data processing and automation.

What You'll Do
  • Build and improve industry-leading, scalable distributed systems
  • Build back-end systems from scratch that are capable of handling 100s of trillions events per day
  • Facilitate operation of highly-available distributed systems at scale and across multiple datacenters
  • Help define a platform that is highly leveraged, multi-tenant, and self-serviced
  • Work with Data Engineers and data scientists to drive efficient solutions from the platform
  • Help define the data story and enable data-driven solutions at Tesla, both technically and culturally

What You'll Bring
  • 5+ years of Software Development Experience
  • Expertise in any of Rust, Java, Scala, Python, or Go. Rust is a plus
  • Expertise with some core data technologies such as of Trino, Presto, Parquet, Hudi, Iceberg
  • Strong programming fundamentals, particularly in data structures & concurrency
  • Deep understanding of open-source distributed systems technologies such as Kafka, Spark, ElasticSearch, Kubernetes, etc.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS
  • Have built and optimized highly available, scalable, distributed back-end services capable of handling terabytes of data

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:

  • 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
Expected Compensation $140,000 - $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.


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