Technical Recruiter

Technical Recruiter

Tesla is looking for an exceptional Technical Recruiter to support hiring across our engineering and technical organizations. You will partner with business leaders and hiring managers to identify, attract, assess, and hire top talent responsible for developing next-generation products, automating manufacturing lines, building software and AI systems, and advancing the "machine that builds the machine." Recruiting at Tesla is fast-paced and high-impact; hiring timelines are often compressed, but the work is exciting and meaningful to our mission. This role may support teams across software, hardware, AI, manufacturing engineering, facilities, infrastructure, materials, and related technical disciplines. This role is open in both Palo Alto, CA and Fremont, CA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to assess talent requirements, advise on hiring strategy, and develop plans to meet goals
• Build and maintain robust pipelines of qualified technical candidates for near-term and future hiring needs using creative, multi-channel sourcing approaches
• Own full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, behavioral interviewing, coordination, and offer support as needed
• Efficiently manage time, resources, and multiple concurrent requisitions while keeping business partners informed through regular updates
• Develop strong working relationships with recruiters, sourcers, business leaders, and hiring managers across the organization
• Maintain an expert-level understanding of recruiting processes, tools, and workflows in an environment that frequently changes
• Focus on providing a positive candidate experience at every opportunity

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle technical recruiting or sourcing experience from a corporate or agency environment
• Experience recruiting engineers, technical specialists, or niche skilled roles across engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, facilities, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of concurrent technical requisitions in a high-growth, high-volume environment
• Proven track record of sourcing and assessing technical talent, including passive candidates in competitive markets
• Experience and familiarity with recruiting tools such as an ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms
• Strong relationship management, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills with hiring teams and business leaders
• Ability to work with urgency, navigate ambiguity, balance efficiency with quality, and operate effectively under challenging deadlines

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

• Associate Recruiter - $57,600 - $86,400/annual salary
• Recruiter - $75,600 - $113,400/annual salary
• Sr Recruiter - $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary
• Staff Recruiter - $122,400 - $183,600/annual salary

+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

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.