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Sr. Staff Technical Lead, Robotaxi Programs

Tesla Motors, Inc.
112,000 - 253,200 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Mar 17, 2026
What to Expect The Future is Autonomous. Join the Robotaxi team and drive theautonomousrevolution, unlocking democratized, safe, low-cost transportation for all. Your role, positioned at the center of many critical teams atTeslawill be critical to the successful deployment of Robotaxi. AsRobotaxiPrograms Technical Lead, you willbe responsibleforcreatingtheproduct and locationdeployment strategyfor Robotaxi. Success will requiredrivingsynergyand delivered resultsacross all aspects of the business profile, including software development, vehicle design, charging, service, policy, and business.You will create functional applications to effectively communicate deployment plans while also leading the program development roadmap of Robotaxi products. To meetthegoals forRobotaxiyou will need to behighlymotivated with exceptional management and organizational skills.A technical background is key given how closely you will be working across a broad group of engineering teams.Additionally,quick thinking and sound judgement under pressure isrequired. Finally, we are revolutionizing the world with this product, bringing high motivation and excitement isa must. What You'll Do Create, align, and execute on a Robotaxi product deployment strategy Build software applications that unify key stakeholders with critical program information Align deployment plans acrossengineering orgs ofvehicle, software, charging,and serviceto ensure Lead the development of the hardware and vehicle product roadmap in Robotaxi Evaluate product feedback, drive productimprovements,and implementation planning Prepare executive materials driving key business decisions, including spending and expansion Build supportive dataassistingin theprogress of AV policy from state to global level What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in AutomotiveEngineering,Technology, or equivalent experience Experience and understanding of Rideshare, Fleet operations, preferred Experience with data acquisition, analysis, and processing tools, a plus Knowledge of software connected devices, especially vehicles, a plus Experience in an engineering environment with responsibility for implementing efficient changes and streamlining processes Ability to be resourceful, and autonomously drive solutions in ambiguous problem spaces Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment on several different projects Experience with Jira, SharePoint, Confluence Demonstrated experience in coordinating with multiple cross functional teams 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 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 $112,000 - $253,200/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.