What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Technical Lead for the Infotainment Applications Engineering team — the group responsible for the user interfaces and applications that power the Tesla in-vehicle experience. From media streaming and video games to navigation, 3D rendering, and the future of Self-Driving and Robotaxi, we build the software that millions of Tesla customers interact with every day.
We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader to guide a small team of engineers while driving the creation, development, and evolution of Tesla’s customer-facing experiences. In this role you will set technical direction, mentor team members, ensure high standards of code quality and architecture, and collaborate closely with Hardware, Software, Game Development, QA, and Design teams. Your leadership will directly shape how customers around the world experience our vehicles. If you’re excited about cutting-edge technology and want to help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Lead and mentor a small team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and fostering professional growth
Define and evolve the architecture, user experience, and front-end graphics for in-car infotainment applications
Drive rapid prototyping of new customer experiences while ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
Design, code, and debug core UI interfaces and frameworks, balancing hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Hardware Engineers, Software Engineers, QA, and Designers) to deliver polished, high-quality features
Establish and enforce best practices for multithreaded, high-performance code and intuitive user interfaces
Partner with product and design stakeholders to translate requirements into technical roadmaps and delivery plans
What You'll Bring
Proven experience leading or managing a small engineering team (or equivalent technical leadership roles) with a track record of delivering customer-facing software
Strong proficiency in C++ and deep understanding of fundamental Computer Science concepts
Experience writing and shipping high-quality, production customer-facing code
Demonstrated ability to architect and deliver state-of-the-art user interfaces or acclaimed consumer applications
Experience with multithreaded applications and high-performance web development frameworks (e.g., Svelte, ReactJS)
Excellent software engineering practices with high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to mentor engineers and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Aptitude for building intuitive, fluid user experiences and a willingness to learn new technologies across the stack
Passion for cutting-edge in-vehicle technology and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative 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
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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
$140,000 - $360,000/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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
