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Tesla lists this Staff Technical Program Manager, Camera Hardware opportunity in palo alto, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Technical Program Manager, Camera Hardware
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.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end strategy and execution for Camera Hardware and Camera Cleaning programs from concept through production, including program plans of record, scope, timing, dependencies, readiness gates, and success criteria across vehicle programs
Lead cross-functional delivery across Electrical, Integration, Distribution, Mechanical, Thermal, Firmware, Optical, Test, Reliability, Sourcing, Supplier Industrialization, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and New Product Introduction; resolve systemic blockers and drive decisions that protect design, cost, capacity, and launch commitments
Govern design validation, prototype strategy, and manufacturing readiness, including DV targets/test cases, build content and schedule, DFM feedback, NPI deliverables, issue prioritization, and closure against vehicle and production milestones
Own BOM, configuration, and change-management strategy for camera hardware programs, including ECO release, tooling kickoff, part modifications, design intent control, supplier data delivery, and multi-configuration product structure readiness
Lead program risk management and executive communication by identifying design, supplier, validation, and manufacturing risks; driving owned mitigations; and consolidating multi-org inputs into dashboards, operating rhythms, and executive reviews that frame tradeoffs and recommended actions
Continuously improve program operating systems for greater precision, dependability, and scalability while preserving Tesla's speed and agility; mentor and influence TPMs, project engineers, and technical partners to raise planning quality and cross-functional execution
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering Management, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of progressive experience in technical program management, project engineering, or product development for complex electromechanical / mechatronic systems, including 5+ years leading multi-workstream hardware programs in automotive or a similarly complex high-volume environment, with multiple products delivered at medium-to-high volume
Demonstrated ownership of program plans of record spanning design, validation, supplier readiness, NPI, and launch—including complex timing plans, critical path, dependency management, and production readiness—not only task tracking
Strong track record in cross-functional risk management and executive communication, with the ability to identify critical technical and program risks, drive mitigations, and lead clear decision forums
Technical fluency across electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware development processes sufficient to challenge assumptions, prioritize tradeoffs, and engage engineering leads as a peer; proficiency with program operating tools (including Microsoft Project or equivalent)
Willingness to travel domestically up to approximately 20–30% as needed for supplier, manufacturing, and vehicle program support. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience
Prior individual contributor design engineering experience in electrical, mechanical, optical, or mechatronic hardware
Direct experience with camera modules, imaging/cleaning systems, sensors, vehicle electronic systems, Autopilot / ADAS hardware, or other high-reliability automotive electronics
Experience leading design validation, reliability testing, supplier industrialization, and production ramp through successful model launch(s) or major product introductions, with measurable impact on schedule, quality, cost, or execution quality
Experience building scalable program operating systems and decision frameworks, and mentoring TPMs/project engineers or influencing senior technical stakeholders without direct authority
Compensation & 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 $96,800 - $217,200/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.
Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
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