What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Wireless Network Engineer position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, architecture, deployment, and optimization of enterprise wireless networks. This role servers as a technical leader responsible for building scalable, secure, and high-performance Wi-Fi environments across factories, warehouses, and offices.
The candidate should combine deep wireless expertise with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, security, and engineering teams.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate closely with Network Architects on wireless design and initiatives, including wireless capacity planning, predictive modeling, and RF engineering
- Partner with IT Security to implement and maintain wireless security policies and compliance standards
- Maintain and optimize wireless infrastructure across manufacturing, warehouse, and workplace environments
- Serve as a Tier-2/3 escalation point, leading root cause analysis for major network outages and incidents
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of new wireless services and technology rollouts
- Collaborate with Vehicle and Bot Connectivity Engineering teams on cross-functional wireless integration
- Evaluate emerging wireless technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7) for scalability, performance, and strategic fit
- Ensure ongoing compliance with wireless regulations, industry standards, and legal requirements
- Design, monitor, analyze, and report on key wireless performance metrics and operational health
- Analyze packet captures, RF interference, roaming behavior, and client device performance to optimize network quality
What You'll Bring
- Extensive experience with wireless solutions based on IEEE 802.11 standards, including encryption, WIDS, rogue detection, 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, wireless client chipset and driver behavior, and RF engineering for wireless planning
- Proven experience deploying and supporting Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E in high-density environments
- Experience supporting IoT devices and wireless analytics platforms in enterprise and industrial settings
- Proficient with wireless diagnostic tools, including spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers, and site survey tools (e.g., Ekahau, Hamina)
- Familiarity with automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and vendor APIs for infrastructure scripting and integration
- Strong organizational skills and a collaborative team player with a proven ability to work across technical and operational teams
- Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving complex, high-level technical issues
- Maintains a high standard of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all interactions
- Must be onsite at the facility full-time and be available to work occasional weekends, after-hours, and holidays as needed
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
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 : $168,000 - $360,000