Staff Architectural Designer

About the role

• Staff Architectural Designer | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 282608 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an innovative Architectural technical & design leader to join our dynamic Infrastructure team in Fremont, CA. Our design team spearheads the creation of cutting-edge R&D facilities, cell production, and manufacturing infrastructure across Tesla's sites.

This full-time, onsite role within the Infrastructure group emphasizes forward-thinking design, cross-functional collaboration, and practical implementation to drive the future of sustainable energy and electric vehicle innovation.

As part of a team that supports major product verticals at Tesla—including Energy, Vehicle/Semi, AI, Robotics (Optimus), and Cell manufacturing—you'll contribute to scalable design solutions that align with our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of architectural scopes simultaneously, from initial concept evaluations to the completion of construction drawings for permitting and on-site execution, ensuring seamless translation from design to real-world field conditions
• Supervise, train, and mentor project team members while defining workflows & resourcing. Contributing positively to team culture
• Lead QA/QC effort in various design phases. Maintain standards for documentation, ensuring compliance and mitigate financial and legal risks
• Utilize BIM/Revit in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
• Drive the standardization of Revit families, templates, and workflows to enhance team efficiency and consistency across projects
• Interpret and apply building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies, gathering lessons learned and streamline permitting process
• Coordinate building systems (architectural, structural, mechanical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, construction, facilities, and cross-disciplinary teams to address end-user requirements, resolve integration challenges, and ensure precise coordination of building systems

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent practical experience
• 10 years minimum of hands-on experience in designing fast-paced commercial, industrial, and R&D spaces, preferably in tenant improvement projects
• Expert proficiency in Revit including advanced modeling, BIM coordination, and integration with multi-discipline models
• Knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC), and Accessibility Design (ADA Standards), with a focus on innovative design solutions
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize deliverables, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interfacing with diverse engineering disciplines, stakeholders, and external partners to foster collaborative problem-solving
• Practical knowledge of field installation methods, means, and materials, including troubleshooting real-world constructability issues and adapting designs for on-site efficiency

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$116,000 - $270,000/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.