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Technical Program Manager, Optimus Electronics

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
What to Expect

Join Tesla's Optimus team in this high-energy, high-visibility role where you'll execute agile program management-focusing on action-packed timelines, stakeholder impact matrices, and cross-functional orchestration to smash milestones in dynamic, high-stakes environments. Prioritize outcomes, mitigate risks, and deliver game-changing results that propel Tesla's robotics revolution.


What You'll Do
  • Spearhead end-to-end LV distribution program execution for robotic systems, R&D prototypes, and data hardware via matrixed teams (ME/EE design incl. actuation, compute, vision; Integration, Firmware, Test, EMC, Sourcing, NPI)-ensuring on-time deliverables and proactive risk mitigation
  • Accelerate alignment on high-power, high-speed, noise-sensitive subsystems, bridging on-BOT/off-BOT electronics with actionable templates, rigorous documentation, and maturity checkpoints-fueling measurable program wins
  • Optimize resourcing via cost/quality/time impact matrices, enabling swift, data-driven decisions that deliver accelerated timelines and minimized risks
  • Champion R&D lab operations for distribution elements: prioritize workflows, orchestrate high-velocity trial builds, and scale throughput for peak efficiency and output
  • Innovate documentation ecosystems for seamless program tracking, specs, and knowledge sharing-driving rapid adaptations and collaborative breakthroughs

What You'll Bring
  • 2 years in technical program management with stellar results in low voltage distribution, robotics, or hardware electronics-showcasing a bias for action in complex project delivery
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with CATIA, JIRA, Confluence, Thinkcell for agile visualization, tracking, reporting, and proactive issue resolution
  • Multi-track execution in matrixed setups (Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance)
  • Elite communication skills to transform requirements into high-impact actions, risk mitigations, and velocity-boosting plans

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
    $88,000 - $216,000/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.



    We will accept applications for this job until February 27, 2026, after which this posting will be removed.
    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 : $88,000 - $216,000

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