155 lead systems engineer jobs found in Palo Alto

Tesla's Infotainment EE team designs the multi-media compute platforms behind the cabin experience in every Tesla vehicle — driving high-resolution displays, immersive audio, camera and sensor fusion, inter/intra-networking, and on-vehicle AI inference. We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic electronic design engineer with a strong background in computer system design, validation, and support. In this role, you will own next-generation infotainment motherboards end-to-end, balancing performance, power, cost, EMC, and automotive reliability to deliver a best-in-class experience worldwide. The Role Translate product and performance requirements into compute, memory bandwidth, display, audio, networking, peak power, and storage targets Lead parts selection for critical components — SoC, memory, storage, power-management, display, microprocessor, Ethernet switch, audio controller, etc. Implement open-ended electrical discussions into concrete circuit design...

The Sensing Hardware Team is seeking a hardware engineer specializing in motion sensing with 3+ years of industry experience. The role will primarily focus on developing motion sensing technologies for FSD (full-self driving), vehicle control, and safety features. As a Sensor Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the sensing system and its features at any point in the product life cycle; serve as the owner of a given sensing system to address any issues discovered from development through deployment; understand and debug hardware and software interactions from prototyping through product launch; and manage priorities and support a host of projects simultaneously. The Role Specification generation: distill sensor product requirements into constraints and actionable engineering systems design discussions Collaboration: lead cross-functional sensor design discussions with electrical, software, supply chain, manufacturing, thermal,...

Tesla’s Optimus humanoid electronics team is looking for highly motivated, skilled, and experienced electrical engineer to develop robots’ electrical “cardiovascular, sensory, and nervous” systems. This position is critical to the development of high-performance electromechanical actuation systems. You will join the team of electrical and mechanical design engineers to develop the most efficient, torque, and power dense actuation systems in the world. Optimus hardware team joins electrical, mechanical, robotics, sensing, geartrain, electromagnetic, and manufacturing engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative, fast paced development environment. Optimus electronics team designs and deploys circuits responsible for power conversion across the entire robot, provide networking back bone, and accurately process sensory data across hundreds of devices across all electrical systems of the robot (actuators, motors, sensors, battery, etc.). As part of the design team, you will...

Tesla is building Optimus, a general-purpose humanoid robot designed to perform unsafe, repetitive, and boring tasks—ultimately creating abundance through AI and robotics at a massive scale. The hand is one of the most critical and complex subsystems: a high-dexterity, tendon-driven mechanism with advanced tactile sensing. We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to drive R&D and early production process development for novel manufacturing techniques specific to the Optimus hand. This includes precision tendon (cable) routing and termination systems, advanced tactile sensor fabrication, and the integration of gloves, textiles, and soft goods for durability, protection, and human-like interaction. This is a first-principles, high-ownership role. You will develop processes that do not yet exist at scale, own them from concept through prototype and into production ramp, and directly enable the cost, quality, and throughput targets required for Optimus...

As a Telemetry Engineer on the Optimus team, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on fleet-wide performance metrics, uptime, and serviceability across our humanoid robot platform. You'll develop and integrate processes, tools, and automation pipelines to monitor and ensure optimal performance of robots in the field — turning raw telemetry into actionable engineering decisions. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, reliability engineering, and robotics. You'll lead technical discussions on fleet health and analytics, collaborating with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and service teams to drive measurable improvements in uptime and reliability. An ideal candidate combines strong data fundamentals (SQL, Python, large-scale analytics) with a self-starter mentality and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment. The Role Perform detailed reviews of fleet performance, identifying common failure modes, sources of...

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to lead the evaluation and testing of battery propagation resistance across vehicle and energy storage programs. In this role, you will own the test process end-to-end—from design evaluation, test conception, planning, and execution, through to results analysis and collaboration on design decisions. You will also develop innovative test methods to investigate failure modes from a first-principles perspective and help define next-generation pack architectures. Your work will directly influence Tesla’s ability to rapidly launch and optimize cutting-edge products at scale. The Role Lead battery propagation resistance efforts on assigned programs in close collaboration with the cell and pack design, test, and manufacturing teams Partner with internal teams to develop cell and pack designs that meet safety and abuse specifications Define and communicate test plans, resource requirements, and timelines for each program phase...

The Tesla AI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. Dojo is Tesla's custom supercomputer built for massive scale inference. Powered by the next generation architecture, Dojo enables real time AI workloads for Full Self Driving (FSD) and Optimus, while unlocking new frontiers in video generation and space based data center deployment. Training remains a core capability, but Dojo's primary mission is delivering high throughput, low latency inference at a scale never seen before. Tesla's AI Hardware team is building the silicon that will define the next era of AI — on Earth and beyond. As a Staff Functional Safety Engineer at Tesla, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest safety standards across multiple product lines. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, hardware engineering, and safety-critical systems, directly impacting the safety of our...

Other automotive companies have talked for years about a future of connected cars - at Tesla, we make it happen through regular Over-the-Air updates, real-time remote interaction, and proactive resolution of fleet issues. As autonomy expands, the embedded software inside our vehicles, humanoids, batteries, and charging systems becomes part of the control path for real-world behavior, making its security foundational rather than optional. The Embedded Security Engineer role exists to design & build the next generation of those protections. You'll work across teams to define requirements, implement controls in real-time firmware & embedded Linux, and ensure the systems that enable connected services & remote diagnostics remain trustworthy as our product suite becomes increasingly software-driven. The Role Design and implement security features in our embedded software systems Contribute to technical requirements, architecture, and interface design documents Design and...

The Chassis Controls team is looking for a Functional Safety Engineer to design and develop world class safety-critical Chassis Controls features. The Chassis Controls team provides safety critical functions like braking and steering to drive a vehicle and complex vehicle functions like traction control, stability control, and anti-lock braking to ensure safe vehicle operation at the limit of physics. You will help design and build these software systems that meet rigorous safety and reliability requirements. You will be tasked to determine the necessary system design paradigms, controller networking, safety mechanisms, and monitoring concepts while working with a team of other functional safety engineers to develop the right frameworks, tools, and processes to realize these functions that exceed or even define the standards for the company and industry. This is a high visibility role with a large responsibility. You will work cross-functionally with electronics and hardware...

This Software Integration Engineer will be responsible for maintaining Tesla’s industry-leading position by delivering the most seamless vehicle access control experience to our customers. The role involves evaluating future technologies while ensuring current production systems perform flawlessly, through close collaboration with cross-functional teams including design (software, electrical, and mechanical), validation, manufacturing, service, and program management. Integration Engineers own the overall functionality and performance of keys and security systems throughout the product lifecycle. This includes working with wireless technologies such as BLE, UWB, and NFC in combination with iOS, Android, and custom devices, while optimizing these systems across multiple vehicle platforms and connected backend services. The work directly supports reliable, secure vehicle access - an essential foundation for Tesla’s autonomy features and the broader customer experience. The Role...

Tesla’s infotainment EE team is responsible for the electronic architecture, design, and development of multimedia computer use in vehicles and real-time AI compute platforms. We are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on hardware engineer with a strong experience in electronic system, board-level bring-up, characterization, validation, system integration, failure analysis, and manufacturing support. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, characterize, and delivery computers and peripheral units end-to-end in Tesla vehicles and AI infrastructure. The Role Develop schematics and PCB layouts that meet functional, electrical, thermal, manufacturability, and firmware/software requirements Lead board bring-up, characterization, and validation activities; troubleshoot and resolve issues Perform thorough failure analysis on returned or failing units, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions Create and maintain high-quality...

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering group as part of Tesla’s “machine that builds the machine.” Our team plays a critical role in defining the quality, reliability, and performance of Tesla’s core technologies. We design and deliver robust, data-centric test systems for power electronics used across Tesla Energy, Charging, and Vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate takes pride in hands-on engineering, demonstrates strong analytical capability, exceptional organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where superior work is expected, recognized, and rewarded. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and close collaboration with our global teams. This position is available in Palo Alto, Reno, and Toronto. We are hiring for multiple levels. Final...

As a member of the Product Safety Engineering group, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety of Tesla's products across Vehicles, Energy, and Robotics. Our team is responsible for understanding extreme real-world scenarios to inform the design of our products, helping us lead the industry in handling these conditions. We're seeking a Staff Functional Safety Engineer for future vehicle platforms—work that spans many systems and technologies and carries broad impact and high organizational exposure. You will own vehicle-level functional safety strategy from architecture through launch, build and lead a small team, and partner closely with AI, firmware, hardware, and systems teams on interfaces, assumptions, and failure modes. The Role Own end-to-end functional safety strategy for assigned future-vehicle platforms and features, from early architecture through validation and launch readiness Build and lead a small team of functional safety engineers Define...

The Tesla Camera Team designs and integrates camera modules and cleaning solutions across all Tesla vehicle platforms. We're seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to develop next-generation sensor cleaning systems critical to Autopilot and Full Self-Driving capabilities. This role offers direct impact on vehicle safety, rapid prototype-to-production cycles, and collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams. The Role Lead integration and validation of sensor cleaning systems for camera modules across Tesla vehicle platforms, primarily for camera on autonomous and electric vehicles Design and validate cleaning systems (nozzles, air jets, wipers) for ADAS sensors and design creative design solutions and mechanisms to support Autopilot requirements Collaborate with Autopilot, electrical, and body engineering teams Develop system-level integration with sensor housings, and develop specifications and accelerated test...

Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume Optimus assembly lines. In this role you will collaborate with factory, safety, maintenance, and production teams to launch assembly lines to achieve target rate and yield. If you have proven experience in launching new products at high volume under a demanding and fast-paced environment, join Tesla to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI robotics. The Role Plan and execute the installation and site commissioning of automated assembly lines under demanding timelines with efficient resource allocation Drive improvements in process capability, cycle time, OEE to meet line targets Drive cross-functional alignment on equipment safety per Tesla standard Optimize cycle time with line balancing and process improvements during ramp Analyze tradeoffs daily to deliver a reliable, high-uptime assembly line on schedule Manage equipment suppliers and...

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Staff Manufacturing Engineer to build and lead a team of engineers focused on high-volume production launches. This role will drive the development of scalable manufacturing systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product designs for manufacturability, accelerate assembly processes, and implement automation solutions. In this fast-paced, demanding environment, you’ll play a pivotal role in scaling Tesla’s AI robotics initiatives while advancing our mission to achieve sustainable abundance through innovative manufacturing practices. The Role Lead Manufacturing Engineering Team: Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams to design and deploy high-volume production systems, ensuring alignment with Tesla’s speed and quality objectives Collaborate with Equipment Suppliers: Partner with internal and external suppliers to engineer, install, and validate production equipment, accelerating line ramp-up to...

Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead process development for Optimus humanoid robot. In this role you will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Automation teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, and develop innovative manufacturing processes that will enable high volume production. The Role Design and build early-stage prototype equipment to solve novel assembly challenges Define, characterize, and validate critical process parameters for new assembly methods Lead failure mode analysis (e.g., PFMEA) to drive robust, production-ready equipment and processes Plan and run designed experiments (DOE) to improve process capability, yield, and cycle time Partner with product design to influence scalable architectures that are manufacturable at volume Develop and iterate process recipes, fixtures, tooling, and test methods through rapid prototyping cycles Identify fundamental manufacturing constraints and engineer solutions...

Tesla is seeking a senior and influential Audio DSP Algorithms Engineer to help shape the future of our vehicle and robotics audio experience. As a key member of our audio team, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of core audio algorithms. This role requires a deep mathematical foundation in signal processing and a strategic understanding of embedded systems. You will thrive in Tesla's collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to a team dedicated to innovation and spectacular achievement. The Role Play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge audio signal processing for next-generation Tesla vehicles and robots, including playback rendering and mic capture processing for human and machine listening Contribute to the architecture of the end-to-end audio processing pipeline, collaborating with the team to define algorithm blocks and their integration Help shape the technical roadmap for audio algorithms by partnering with...

Tesla Energy is seeking a High Voltage Electrical Design Engineer to lead the definition and implementation of electrical protection strategies across our energy products. In this role, you will define comprehensive protection schemes that safeguard both people and capital equipment while integrating seamlessly into broader product and site designs. You will translate first-principles analyses into clear requirements, guide validation testing, and communicate architectural decisions to diverse stakeholders. This position requires deep electrical engineering expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. The Role Define and run analysis on high voltage (HV) electrical protection architectures for AC and DC systems, incorporating devices such as solid-state and conventional fuses, breakers, surge protection devices (SPDs), and related components Develop and document clear, traceable requirements that communicate system protection...

To ensure Tesla’s overall mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world-leading battery technology to the grid. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid-connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels. Tesla Energy is seeking a Sr. Battery System Integration Engineer to own system-level firmware and software validation of next-generation industrial energy storage products. You will lead hardware, firmware, and software integration efforts, drive automated regression testing, and ensure release readiness across complex high-power systems. The Role Own end-to-end integration, bring-up, and validation of battery systems for next-generation Tesla industrial energy storage products Lead hardware and firmware integration, board-level debug, root-cause analysis, and drive issues through resolution Develop...