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PCB Design Engineer, Electronic Systems

Tesla Motors, Inc.
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026
What to Expect

The high speed layout team is responsible for layout of the physical hardware that delivers the autonomous driving capability, high performance computing and infotainment experience to Tesla vehicles and Tesla Super Computer AI. The team designs the complex, high speed printed circuit boards that delivers on computation performance while meeting efficiency, cost and reliability. We are looking for a PCB Layout Design Engineer to implement effective design practices to bring high speed print circuit board from proof of concept to mass production.


What You'll Do
  • High speed PCB layout: implement effective high speed design practices into complex multilayer HDI PCB
  • Communication: work effectively with cross functional teams to ensure design requirements are met and provide feedback and solution on the board level for the issues related to hardware, SI/PI, mechanical, thermal and manufacturing
  • Effectiveness: optimize PCB design to minimize DFM/DFT issues as indicated by vendors
  • Support: generate documentation for PCB fabrications and assembly

What You'll Bring
  • 5 years of relevant circuit board design experience
  • Proficiency in HDI PCB design using fine pitch BGA with multilayer PCB boards
  • Proficiency in Cadence Allegro
  • Experience with high-speed interface layout design rules such as DRAM, CSI, PCIe, etc.
  • Experience with power supply and switching regulators layout
  • Knowledge on PCB materials and develop board stackup per design requirement
  • Strong capability to drive project and finish qualified design on time
  • Experience with IPC standards, practices and CID an asset
  • Excellent communication skills with strong initiative and the ability to work in a highly collaborative, team environment

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:

  • 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
    $108,000 - $313,200/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.


    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.

     

    Salary : $108,000 - $313,200

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