Recruiter, Vehicle Software

About the role

• Recruiter, Vehicle Software | Tesla (People)
• Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 281001 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla vehicles are becoming the world's most advanced autonomous robots, and bringing aboard top-notch talent helps us stay the course. As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll partner directly with engineering teams to identify, attract, and evaluate exceptional candidates for our Vehicle Software organization.

From product security & red teaming, to UI development, firmware, and distributed systems, you'll scale the groups delivering an awesome in-car experience for owners and Robotaxi riders alike. While recruiting backgrounds are a plus, inherent curiosity, hunger to learn, and dependability matter more than anything — if this is you, don't miss a rare opportunity to shape the future of transportation from the inside.

What You'll Do

• Build robust hiring pipelines across a wide range of critical areas, guiding candidates through the full recruiting life cycle
• Creatively source high-quality technical candidates through LLMs, X, GitHub, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional communities, and other niche platforms & approaches
• Develop strong working relationships with recruiters, business leaders, and hiring managers
• Gain a firm understanding of all recruiting processes in an environment that frequently changes
• Focus on providing a positive candidate experience at every opportunity

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Communications, Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Self-starter who is intellectually curious, resourceful, innovative, adaptable, and comfortable taking initiative
• Basic proficiency with LLMs and other AI driven tools
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Previous work experience or internships in a related field is a plus

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$84,000 - $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.