Sr. Trading Software Engineer, Autobidder

Are you passionate about revolutionizing energy systems? Join the Autobidder Operations team as a Trading Engineer and play a key role in advancing automated trading and asset optimization in the electricity markets. Autobidder manages the world’s largest fleet of battery storage assets, from utility-scale batteries to virtual power plants, driving innovation in renewable energy.

As a Trading Engineer, you’ll leverage your experience in software engineering or data engineering to enhance reporting, performance attribution and operational monitoring. Your solutions will enable proactive management of trading strategies and asset performance, directly influencing the success of energy assets and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy systems.

You’ll contribute to Tesla’s mission by optimizing battery revenues and advancing renewable power integration. With a passion for building and automating tools that deliver tangible results, a bias for action, and a collaborative mindset, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced team environment.

• Support the development of Python-based analytical, reporting and monitoring tools, involving (but not limited to)building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, addressing data quality challenges and guaranteeing high data availability for analytical purposes
• Collaborate with machine learning, optimization, and software teams to help deliver fundamental analysis and expertise that enhance our competitive edge in algorithmic electricity market trading
• Participate in on-call rotations to support Autobidder market operations. As part of the rotation, take ownership of the fleet performance and conduct analysis to identify opportunities for algorithmic developments
• Drive long-term initiatives to improve the overall tech stack, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and performance
• Lead discussions with internal teams, customers, and external organizations to communicate fleet performance and operational insights

• 5+ years’ work experience in the field of data engineering/software engineering, partnering with analysts and/or data scientists to drive decision-making and deliver actionable insights
• Proficiency in Python (or another object-oriented language) and SQL with practical experience in production environments
• Analytical skills for extracting insights, making decisions in uncertain scenarios, and communicating technical results to diverse audiences
• Collaborative mindset with a creative approach to problem-solving and a drive for team success
• Understanding of US electricity markets (CAISO, ERCOT preferred), including market design, trading strategies, and product structures preferred
• Experience in the stationary storage industry, or prior modeling of stationary storage energy market applications preferred
• Familiarity with linear optimization or time-series forecasting methods preferred
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience

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.