Technical Program Manager, AI Hardware & Autopilot
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 5 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$97k–$217k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Spearhead the next generation of AI hardware at both SOC and ECU levels, ensuring seamless integration into future vehicle products to drive innovation and performance
- Engage monthly with AI and HW executives to foster alignment and strategic guidance for AI hardware programs across vehicles, robots, and AI data centers
- Create program roadmaps and detailed timeline outlining milestones, critical paths, and deliverables
- Lead engineering, hardware, AI software, operations, and procurement teams to deliver AI programs on time and within budget
- Manage scope and schedule changes to minimize impact on overall objectives
- Manage and track engineering sample demand and supply, coordinating with the supply chain and others to meet engineering needs
- Maintain open communication with all stakeholders, ensuring their expectations are understood and managed
- Monitor program progress and provide regular updates on status, including key performance metrics, challenges, and escalations
- Track and manage potential risks with mitigation and contingency plans to minimize program impact
What You'll Bring
- Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
- 5+ years experience in product development, ideally with product shipping experience in medium-to-high volume industry
- Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when required
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Other financial benefits
- Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid Holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program