Backend Software Developer

What To Expect Tesla’s Claims team is seeking a skilled and driven Backend Developer to join a high-impact, mission-critical group supporting all claims platforms across Tesla’s service, vehicle, and energy business units. As a Backend Developer, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining RESTful APIs using C#, working with MySQL databases, and contributing to a robust microservices infrastructure. This is a hands-on role with significant ownership over technical tasks and long-term projects. You’ll collaborate with a small, agile team of engineers who value logic, accountability, confidence, and humility. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using C#Work within a microservices environment supporting customer-facing applicationsManage data storage and access using MySQL and contribute to schema design and performance optimizationCollaborate with team members to translate functional requirements into scalable technical solutionsTake full ownership of assigned features and drive them from concept to deploymentEnsure the reliability, performance, and security of backend servicesTroubleshoot, debug, and improve existing systems and workflowsCommunicate effectively with cross-functional teams and demonstrate critical thinking in problem-solvingContribute to occasional UI work and integration as needed What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience as a Backend Developer/Software EngineerStrong hands-on experience with C#, especially in building and maintaining REST APIsProficient in MySQL, with an understanding of database performance and optimizationSolid understanding of microservices architecture and modern backend best practicesStrong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering quality softwareExcellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilitiesCollaborative, humble, and confident communicator 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 - $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. , Tesla