Electrical Engineer, Data Center

What to Expect

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer for our Palo Alto location with a focus on data center systems. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

• Design and develop digital /analog electronics and power supplies for data center hardware
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout design, optimizing for electrical performance, thermal management, manufacturing constraints, and cost
• Conduct board bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, system integration, manufacturing test support, and field return failure analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept design through full design cycles
• Assist in transitioning the electrical design from prototype to high-volume production
• Work with and manage suppliers and manufacturing partners

• 7-10 years relevant work experience in digital/analog electronic designs
• Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience
• Hands‑on experience in prototype bring‑up and debugging, validation, and manufacturing support
• Hands on experience in working with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, frequency generators, etc.
• Experience with digital and memory interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, JTAG, Ethernet, PCIe, SDIO,DDR5 , etc.), and signal integrity analysis
• Familiarity with PCB stack‑up, SMT process, In‑circuit tests, manufacturing tests and designing for DFM/DFT
• Problem solver with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Altium/Cadence design tools and knowledge of high speed SERDES / PCIe GEN5 / GEN6 system development and board level design is a plus

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

$91,600 - $276,000/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.