Tesla · 1 month ago
Technical Program Manager, Tesla AI
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $186K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, seeking a Technical Program Manager for its Autopilot Software Programs team. The role involves managing software release workflows, ensuring timely updates of safety-critical features, and resolving bottlenecks in the release process.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Manage the technical software release workflows end-to-end through collaboration with technical leads, component owners, infrastructure support, QA, and external teams
Track progress toward release signoff completion
Manage branch creation, auto-merging, and change control
Handle large branch merges that often require git conflict resolutions and input from multiple engineers across the company
Manage risks and resolve issues related to release scope, schedule, and quality
Maintain a release log with key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and feature descriptions
Ensure ticket hygiene is maintained
Implement process improvements to reduce workflow inefficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in a STEM-related field, Computer Science or Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience with Git or similar
A desire to move fast and fix problems without being asked; ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment with high ambiguity
Proven track record of exceptional ability (i.e., have personally solved difficult problems that have moved the needle on meaningful projects)
Excellent communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Experience leading team efforts and/or project management experience
Availability to work weekends when needed
Preferred
Experience with JIRA or similar project management software is a plus
Experience releasing customer-facing software at a scale in a fast-paced work environment is a plus
Software Branch Management experience is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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