At a glance
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- Tesla sponsorsFrom recent H-1B filings
- Industry
- Manufacturing
About the role
The Engineering Program Manager is an integral part of the engineering and development team and will be responsible for executing a broad range of oversight, tracking, and management goals. Manage end-to-end development of the Authentication, Autopilot Sensing, and Connectivity systems for Tesla vehicles and robots Work closely with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Integration, Distribution, Mechanical, Thermal, Firmware, Test, Reliability, Sourcing, Supplier Industrialization, and New Product Introduction Drive early system requirements, architecture alignment, system-level testing, and production optimization Work collaboratively with engineering leads and managers to set goals and track deliverables Provide clear input and plan to the project team on schedules, issues, and deliverables related to subsystem and vehicle development Communicate Engineering requirements between Supply Chain and Purchasing to facilitate material planning Consolidate inputs from across Tesla into executive reviews highlighting risks and opportunities Constantly work to evolve our processes towards increasing precision and dependability, while still maintaining the agility that has gotten Tesla to where we are now Lead your teams with strength and confidence through rapid development cycles, changing requirements, and uncertainty Degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience and proof of exceptional abilities 7+ years experience in product development, ideally with multiple delivered products in medium-to-high volume industry Familiarity with electrical engineering, software development, and mechanical engineering process Experience in planning activities and vendor management in an engineering environment Demonstrated ability to understand complex development projects and identify critical elements Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills Ability to work cross functionally between engineering, production, and supply chain personnel 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 $96,800 - $217,200/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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