What To Expect
As a Software Engineer specializing in 3D Digital Experience, you’ll be part of a team responsible for bringing Tesla’s vehicle configurators and 3D experiences to life. You’ll develop and optimize advanced 3D web applications, leveraging React, Node.js, and Three.js to deliver highly interactive and visually stunning experiences on Tesla’s websites.

In this role, you’ll work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of 3D features into Tesla’s core platforms, while pushing the boundaries of WebGL performance and 3D asset delivery. You’ll also research and implement emerging technologies in shaders, physics, and animation to enhance realism and scalability.

Your work will directly shape how customers explore and personalize Tesla vehicles online, making it a key part of the Tesla digital journey.

What You'll Do

Develop, optimize, and maintain advanced 3D web applications for multiple vehicle configurators

Lead the development of high-quality, scalable, and robust 3D web applications

Innovate in areas such as 3D asset delivery, configurator applications, and WebGL performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of 3D applications into our core platform

Implement new features and help maintain existing features on Tesla’s websites

Be able to adapt and work in a challenging environment where we always see changes in requirements, timelines etc.

Mentor junior developers and collaborate on coding standards and development tools

Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance development practices and product quality

What You'll Bring

3+ years of experience in web and application development, with a specialization in React, Node.js, and Three.js

At least 2 years of experience in 3D web application development

Extensive knowledge in Three.js, including experience with textures, UVs, camera control, and shaders

Understanding of the GLTF/GLB formats and pipelines

Experience with 3D concepts, tools, and software such as Blender or Maya, and the ability to set up 3D scenes, cameras, lighting, and animations

Background in multi-product 3D configurator development is a plus

Experience with physics, animation, and WebGL performance optimization

Experience in Go, Java or any backend language is a plus

Benefits
Compensation and 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 - $300,000/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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