Sr. Product Manager, Megapack Software & Firmware

About the role

Sr. Product Manager, Megapack Software & Firmware | Tesla (Energy Engineering)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 285212 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to support the development and commercialization of software and firmware features for Megapack. This role will work closely with engineering to ensure features are clearly scoped and effectively launched to support market needs. Supporting devices include the whole system comprising of electrical and networking equipment, battery pack, inverter & thermal controllers. This role will support new and sustaining software and firmware features across industrial energy products while collaborating with hardware product & application engineering teams.

This position requires technical expertise, commercial acumen, and a strong ability to collaborate across teams. Experience in software/firmware product management, development, and the renewable energy sector will set you apart. Attention to detail, curiosity, and the ability to prioritize many features are essential to success.

This role is part of the Industrial Product team which oversees the hardware, software, firmware, and services powering Megapack and other industrial energy products.

What You'll Do

• Discovery & Requirements: Create crisp feature requests by seeking to understand the problem that needs to be solved by whatever means necessary (user/stakeholder interviews, reading published grid or compliance requirements, contracts, etc.)
• Roadmap Prioritization: Create business cases, define product requirements, and prioritize features to meet market and customer needs
• Collaborative Development: Work alongside world-class engineers and professionals to design and deliver software solutions
• Technical Enablement: Develop technical content such as manuals, application notes, and marketing collateral to support both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Education & Advocacy: Educate internal teams, customers, and partners on critical product features and best practices

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in engineering, software product management, or a related field
• 5+ years working in Energy Storage or Renewable Generation or Utilities industry with focus on Control and Monitoring Systems
• General understanding of cybersecurity and network monitoring as it applies to electric grid
• Ability to qualify and quantify variety of time series data to turn them into operational insights
• Deep understanding of software development processes, tools, and best practices
• Blend of technical and commercial expertise, with strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders
• Strong passion for advancing renewable energy and grid transformation

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$136,000 - $264,000/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.