Recruiter, Hardware Engineering

What to Expect

Tesla's mission is to accelerate sustainable abundance. We design, develop, and manufacture the most advanced electric vehicles, energy storage systems, solar products, and AI hardware that power Full Self-Driving and Optimus. Our Hardware Engineering teams push the boundaries of physics.

Tesla is looking for driven, high-energy recruiters and sourcers to support our Hardware Engineering teams. You'll partner closely with hiring managers across Vehicle, Cell, AI Hardware, Optimus and related disciplines.

Recruiting at Tesla is fast-paced and high-impact. You'll help bring in world-class engineers who thrive in a mission-driven, no-compromise environment.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end recruiting for Hardware Engineering roles across Palo Alto, Austin, and other sites
• Develop creative sourcing strategies (LinkedIn, referrals, conferences, GitHub/hardware communities, targeted outreach) to attract top talent from competitors, startups, and research institutions
• Partner with Hardware leadership to understand technical requirements, team needs, and hiring priorities
• Conduct initial screens, coordinate interviews with engineering panels, and drive offer processes with competitive compensation packages
• Champion Tesla's culture and mission to candidates - many are excited by the opportunity to work on groundbreaking hardware at scale

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably in hardware engineering, electronics, semiconductors, automotive, robotics, or consumer electronics
• Strong understanding of hardware engineering concepts and be able to discuss technical requirements credibly with Staff Engineers and Directors
• Proven ability to source and close passive senior-level candidates in competitive markets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; you thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
• Experience with targeted and high-priority hiring
• Passion for Tesla's mission and comfort working in a high-performance, results-oriented culture

Compensation and 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 $64,000 - $204,000/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.