Architect Design Lead, Data Center
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteArt & Creative$160k–$414k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Architect & Innovate: Design reliable, scalable, and highly efficient end-to-end power solutions for orbital environments
- Modeling & Optimization: Develop high-fidelity power estimation tools for AI server and rack-level systems; lead performance-vs-power trade-off analyses
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with internal silicon, packaging, SI/PI, and thermal teams—alongside SpaceX—to drive designs from concept to high-volume production
- Advanced R&D: Evaluate emerging technologies in high-voltage to sub-volt chip conversion and delivery to maintain a competitive edge
- Validate: Direct the prototyping and rigorous validation of next-generation power architectures
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in power architecture for high-density systems (100kW–1MW/rack), including AI/ML infrastructure
- Expertise in AC/DC and DC-DC converters, power module design, and high-current distribution system design
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams, from individual contributors to executive leadership
- Ability to work on-site at Tesla’s Palo Alto office in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Benefits
- Compensation and Benefits
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- 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
$160,000 - $414,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits