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Full Cycle Technical Recruiter

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025 CLOSED ON 12/23/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Cycle Technical Recruiter position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?

What to Expect
Tesla Recruiters find top talent to power a sustainable & autonomous future. This role partners closely with Engineering business units to identify, attract, and assess exceptional candidates. Our recruiting team supports software hiring across Robotaxi, Vehicle Firmware, Self-Driving, and Optimus, to name a few. We are looking for passionate, innovative thinkers who can leverage new approaches to bring the very best engineers to Tesla. This position will be based onsite in Palo Alto.

What You'll Do
  • Develop robust software pipelines of qualified candidates for near-term and future hiring needs
  • Utilize multiple tools and approaches to identify and source top talent
  • Develop strong working relationships with recruiters, business leaders, and hiring managers
  • Maintain an expert level understanding of all recruiting processes in an environment that frequently changes
  • Focus on providing a positive candidate experience at every opportunity

What You'll Bring
  • 2 years recruiting/sourcing experience in an in-house environment
  • Ability to creatively approach hiring needs for difficult to fill positions
  • Working knowledge of relevant employment market trends
  • Working knowledge of common software engineering skill-sets
  • Strong ability to track and manage data and workflow

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
    $76,000 - $180,000/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.

     

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