149 lead software engineering jobs found

The Program Manager, Product Readiness is a cross-functional role rooted in coordination with various stakeholders on large-scale launch readiness initiatives that move the Robotaxi program forward. You will partner closely with engineering, development, service and operations teams to efficiently deliver on aggressive milestones, driving excellence in every release. The ideal candidate brings strong program management skills, technical knowledge of vehicle software and hardware, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering a magical Robotaxi experience to our riders. The Role Drive new market, market scaling & new feature operations launches from ideation through completion Work across teams to define ownership and decision-making, and maintain an organized roadmap to ensure stakeholder alignment on new initiatives Create & communicate launch plans, track readiness & report status, blockers & changes, providing clear visibility &...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January or February 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX, Sparks, NV The Role Your application for the Industrial Engineering Internship will be considered...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January or February 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Multiple Locations Possible: Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX, Sparks, NV The Role Your application for the Supply Chain Management Internship will be considered...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

Robotaxi products will revolutionize transportation as we know it today, creating an abundance of safe, low cost, and exciting rides in incredibly cool products. The Robotaxi Products and Engineering team is at the center of design and operational excellence of autonomous vehicles. From the launch of Robotaxi on MY in 2025 to the revolutionary Cybercab product coming this year, team Robotaxi is at the cutting edge of AV technology. Safety of our Autonomous Vehicles is the foundation of our product design and operational protocol. In this position you will take lead in promoting, training, and engaging with critical external partners. You will play a key role in unlocking the scale of our autonomous fleet through these interactions. Building partnerships and trust with local administrators, first responders, and other critical groups. Our mission is to revolutionize roadway safety with our autonomy products, and you will have a key part in bringing that mission to reality. The...

As a Tesla Engineering Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of utility equipment. You will apply your technical skills to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install mechanical & electrical systems, building systems, utility generation equipment, providing optimal support to all manufacturing operations. You will use software tools to capture data, track downtime, plan work, evaluate and assist in development and enhancement of preventive maintenance and safety programs. You will work with the plant operations engineering teams to sustain, improve and modernize equipment. This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing as well as bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. In addition, the technician may wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Engineering...

The Staff Technical Program Manager, Camera Hardware is a senior technical program leader within the Autopilot and Electronic Systems Engineering organization. This role owns end-to-end strategy and execution for Camera Hardware and Camera Cleaning product development across vehicle programs and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, technical judgment, and organizational influence. Beyond day-to-day program tracking, the Staff TPM sets the program architecture for how camera hardware is planned, validated, released, and launched; drives cross-functional decision-making at the system and vehicle level; and elevates team execution quality through process design, risk leadership, and executive-ready communication. This is a staff-level role for a leader who can define the plan of record, resolve ambiguity, and deliver complex electromechanical systems at Tesla scale. The Role Own end-to-end strategy and execution for Camera Hardware and Camera Cleaning...

Tesla’s mission is to build a world of amazing abundance, and Tesla Energy plays a critical role. We are seeking an experienced Global Product Content Manager – Residential Energy Hardware, with a strong background in product marketing, to lead efforts for Tesla's residential energy solutions. This role will focus on driving product awareness, education, and demand for Powerwall, Tesla Solar Panel and Tesla Solar Roof. The Global Product Content Manager will own the go-to-market strategy, positioning, and execution for these products worldwide, emphasizing their role in energy independence, backup power during outages, cost savings through grid arbitrage, and integration with Tesla's ecosystem (vehicles, charging, app). You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, sales, creative and regional teams to accelerate adoption and position Tesla as the leader in residential energy solutions. The Role Manage product marketing content and creative roadmap – including...

Tesla's mission is to build a world of amazing abundance, and Tesla Energy plays a critical role. We are seeking an experienced Global Content Manager – Residential Energy Software, with a strong background in product marketing and digital storytelling, to lead content efforts for Tesla's residential energy software ecosystem. This role will focus on driving awareness, education, and adoption of the Tesla app's energy management capabilities, Powerwall software features, and emerging platform services such as Tesla Home, Opticaster, Storm Watch, Charge on Solar, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), Tesla Electric and other energy optimization features. The Global Content Manager will own the content strategy, messaging, and execution for these software experiences worldwide while emphasizing their role in energy independence, intelligent home automation, cost optimization through dynamic grid arbitrage, and deep integration across Tesla's product ecosystem (vehicles, Powerwall, solar,...

Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for a Commissioning Turnover Engineer to coordinate the transition of process and utilities systems completion from construction to commissioning, and eventually to Facilities Operations. In this role you will support planning, coordinating, executing, tracking, and reporting all construction and commissioning activities for a specific area or project scope. The role will work with construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and facilities management to ensure the scope is systemized, and relevant documents completed to officially hand over operable systems, and that the equipment meets all code, specification, and project requirements. This role has a travel expectancy of 10%-20% The Role Set up proper tools to control and track the progressive completion of construction and commissioning activities. This includes leading and managing systemization. (CXAlloy) Guide and monitor the field activities in an orderly manner...

Tesla, Inc. produces leading-edge technology, world-class designs, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to create a new generation of electric vehicle charging products. We are building a technically strong, fast-moving team that prides itself on superior execution. Tesla’s Compliance organization is looking for a skilled and motivated engineer to: Lead the development and implementation of the regulatory and standards strategy for our EV Charging products across the North American (NA) and other regions. Provide regulatory compliance support in the areas of Safety, EMC/Wireless, Metrology, and Communications/Controls Protocol for the development and maintenance of Charging products. The Role Shape present and future technical regulations/standards by representing Tesla in key standards development organizations (e.g., IEC, UL, SAE, NFPA/NEC) and industry associations Define and oversee the high-level compliance roadmap for the product portfolio to ensure...

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, development, and ramp of cell manufacturing equipment and processes with the cell manufacturing team in Fremont, CA. This role own equipment development for laser welding and assembly processes – leading equipment specification development, equipment design, line layout, installation, commissioning, validation, ramp-up, and handover to production. You will help ensure that our processes and equipment meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and throughput. Your will work closely with internal teams including Product Design, Controls, Operations, EH&S, Quality, and Production Engineering, and will coordinate with equipment suppliers to design and develop manufacturing equipment. This role will be based in Fremont, CA – with some international travel required to visit internal partner teams & external integrators/vendors. The Role Design and develop manufacturing equipment for laser...

Tesla’s world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer with experience in roll to roll web handling applications for an exciting new project. This engineer is expected to be or become a manufacturing expert in the field of roll to roll web handling applications and will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes. The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelieve things into reality. The Role Drive design, development, commissioning, and ramp of...

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop new processes and high-volume automation equipment with the cell manufacturing team in Fremont, CA. You will work closely with internal teams including Product Design, Controls, Operations, Quality, and coordinate with equipment suppliers to develop and validate new manufacturing systems. You will take ownership of new process development, process optimization for pilot-scale and mass production equipment, leading experiments, data analysis, and process characterization. You will also support the technical transfer of processes and tools to production, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and throughput. The Role Design and execute experiments to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes Analyze process data to identify key parameters, trends, and equipment performance Develop hypotheses and theories to explain observed process phenomena and validate them through...

Tesla’s In-House Cell Group is seeking a Laser Process Development Engineer to pioneer the welding, ablation, and cutting applications that define our next-generation battery cells. Based in Fremont, CA, you will be the subject matter expert bridging the gap between fundamental laser physics and high-volume automated reality. You aren't just managing a process; you are owning it. From initial "lab bench" experimentation and optical selection to scaling processes on massive pilot lines, you will drive the innovations that make Tesla’s vertical integration possible. The Role Innovate Processes: Develop novel laser applications (welding, cutting, ablation) and specify high-performance laser sources and optical delivery systems Experimental Mastery: Design and execute complex Design of Experiments (DOE) to map the process window and optimize for strength, conductivity, and speed Data-Driven Theory: Don't just observe—explain. Develop hypotheses for laser-material...

As a Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on Camera and Lens Mechanical systems at Tesla, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and developing robust designs, creating detailed drawing packages, and leading industrialization efforts across the full lifecycle of camera and lens top-level assembly (TLA) projects. Join our innovative Camera/Lens TLA Supplier Industrialization Engineering team to help build a world-class supply chain. This team supports the entire product lifecycle for vehicle and energy products, with a strong emphasis on camera and lens modules. You'll support generating design drawing packages as mechanical engineer role, drive manufacturing process innovation from early concept stages through production as SIE role, including Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) analysis, supplier selection, validation, and ongoing quality improvements. Expect a fast-paced environment where you'll own high-profile supply chains, ensure on-time delivery, and resolve quality...

As a Construction Superintendent at Tesla, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the construction of manufacturing facilities. You will serve as the primary coordinator of field operations, working cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The Role Lead the successful execution of both contracted and self-performed construction projects Develop and manage project schedules, identifying critical paths and addressing any roadblocks Create and maintain site logistics and execution plans Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaborate effectively with stakeholders Direct field work, track changes, and provide leadership within project teams Work closely with engineering teams to resolve design issues promptly Ensure installations meet end-user requirements and adhere to quality standards Requirements...

We're seeking elite engineers to develop advanced manufacturing processes for next-generation battery cells — the beating heart of every Tesla product. These cells will help make clean energy more affordable and widespread, supporting our mission to speed up the shift to sustainable energy and abundance. In this role, you'll design processes from the start. You collaborate with teams from design, build & test equipment, and quality — to create fixtures, run experiments, measure, analyze, iterate, and validate. You'll turn parts into finished cell products that power real change. Expect a fast-paced environment with real challenges and tight deadlines, where your ideas matter and success depends on strong first principles problem-solving and teamwork. Our team values clear communication, understanding others' views, hands-on approach, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside experts, new talent, and leaders from across Tesla, growing your capabilities every day while...

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join the Precision Machining, Optimus team in Lathrop, CA. The Sr. Manufacturing Controls Engineer is responsible for sustaining, improving, and integrating automated manufacturing equipment to the production line. They collaborate closely with equipment, quality, testing and process engineers to maintain existing automated equipment, troubleshoot PLC-based equipment, and identify opportunities for process enhancement through new automation components. With strong controls engineering fundamentals, the ideal candidate is independent, proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented. The Role Lead continuous improvement efforts using data-driven solutions to create a reliable and efficient manufacturing plant Support production ramp-up by troubleshooting mechanical automation equipment, PLCs, robots, motion controls, and vision systems Develop and maintain Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley PLCs and...

The New Programs Engineering team works at the leading edge of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla’s future generation of vehicles. This position will interact with many cross-functional teams from the Design and Vehicle Engineering teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. This is not a narrow scope technician role – you will be constantly challenged to learn and adapt to create and maintain a wide context of the first ever Tesla prototype vehicles, engineering fleet vehicles, and test apparatus. This is a dynamic role of high variety, impact, and responsibility. You will not find a technician role with more access to early-stage vehicle development. The exemplary candidate has a deep desire to create and maintain high quality prototype vehicles and test apparatus for Aero, Design, and Vehicle Engineering. They are forward-looking, critical of their own work, and are tireless in...