Data Engineer - Demand Planning

What To Expect Tesla is seeking an exceptional Data Engineer who can build scalable, high-quality modules to power forecasting models, production planning and deployment logistics for its energy business on our planning platform. This role bridges advanced technical expertise with supply chain knowledge to maintain and enhance the optimization tools that power factory planning decisions across all Tesla manufacturing facilities worldwide. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your technical innovations directly impact Tesla's production efficiency and our ability to meet global demand for energy products. What You'll Do Serve as the technical owner for the energy modules and its associated optimization toolsDevelop and maintain algorithms that drive prioritization and sequencing logic for global factory planningDesign and implement advanced optimization algorithms that balance production constraints with demand patternsCollaborate with demand planning and production planning teams to automate their processesPartner with operations teams to support their planning-based tasks at factory, warehouse and operation center levelDesign and optimize data models that support high-performance planning operationsDevelop efficient ETL processes to integrate data from our in-house ERP system and other sourcesWrite complex SQL queries to analyze supply-demand dynamics and identify planning opportunitiesSupport executive reporting by developing data pipelines that transform complex planning data into actionable insights What You'll Bring Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Operations Research or related field, or equivalent experience2+ years of experience in Software Development or Data Engineering rolesAdvanced Python programming with expertise in numerical computing libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy)Strong SQL proficiency for complex data manipulation and analysisExperience with optimization frameworks and algorithms (linear programming, constraint satisfaction)Understanding of manufacturing planning concepts and S&OP processesAbility to translate complex business requirements into technical specificationsExperience working with cross-functional teams and building organic support for technical initiativesExcellent judgment and proactive problem-solving mindsetSelf-motivation, strong work ethic, and comfort with rapid pace of change 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 , Tesla