What to Expect
The Residential Energy team at Tesla is seeking a Senior Business Development Analyst to lead techno-economic analysis for innovative residential energy solutions. In this role, you will develop optimization and financial models to evaluate product economics while supporting the creation of new commercial offerings across Tesla’s energy ecosystem, including third-party ownership (TPO), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and home energy management (HEMS) solutions. Thriving in Tesla’s fast-paced, mission-driven environment, you will combine expertise in energy market analysis with a collaborative mindset to translate complex data insights into strategic business recommendations, shaping the future of Tesla’s residential energy portfolio.

What You’ll Do

• Develop energy optimization and financial models for Tesla’s residential energy products, including solar, Solar Roof, Powerwall, and V2X systems, to maximize economic value
• Analyze utility tariffs and wholesale electricity markets to assess impacts on distributed solar, storage, and V2X system value
• Evaluate virtual power plant (VPP) and grid service opportunities across global markets
• Support the development of financing solutions like third-party ownership (TPO) models to enhance affordability of Tesla’s solar and storage products
• Collaborate with product, sales, and policy teams to identify new markets and opportunities for residential solar and storage expansion
• Contribute to Tesla’s home energy management (HEMS) solutions for optimization of behind-the-meter assets
• Present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of experience in the electricity industry with expertise in energy product economics
• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Strong technical background in financial modeling and quantitative analysis of energy systems
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and model development
• Experience with optimization frameworks and techno-economic analysis tools
• Ability to structure complex business problems into analytical frameworks with clear assumptions
• Excellent communication skills to present technical findings to executive stakeholders

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$108,000 - $162,000/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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process

• Develop energy optimization and financial models for Tesla’s residential energy products, including solar, Solar Roof, Powerwall, and V2X systems, to maximize economic value
• Analyze utility tariffs and wholesale electricity markets to assess impacts on distributed solar, storage, and V2X system value
• Evaluate virtual power plant (VPP) and grid service opportunities across global markets
• Support the development of financing solutions like third-party ownership (TPO) models to enhance affordability of Tesla’s solar and storage products
• Collaborate with product, sales, and policy teams to identify new markets and opportunities for residential solar and storage expansion
• Contribute to Tesla’s home energy management (HEMS) solutions for optimization of behind-the-meter assets
• Present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholder