Recruiter, Vehicle Software

Tesla is building technical teams for its Vehicle Software organization, supporting the work that powers products across vehicle capabilities and in-car experiences. As a Technical Recruiter in Palo Alto, you’ll partner with engineering leaders to identify, attract, and evaluate strong technical talent while shaping hiring pipelines across critical vehicle software areas.

This onsite role is focused on running an end-to-end recruiting process with a consistent emphasis on candidate experience, even as processes and priorities evolve.

What You’ll Do

• Build robust hiring pipelines across a wide range of critical areas, guiding candidates through the full recruiting life cycle
• Creatively source high-quality technical candidates using tools and methods such as LLMs, X, GitHub, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional communities, and other niche platforms
• Develop strong working relationships with recruiters, business leaders, and hiring managers
• Build a working understanding of recruiting processes in an environment that frequently changes
• Support a positive candidate experience at every opportunity

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, innovation, adaptability, and initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Word)
• Basic proficiency with LLMs and other AI-driven tools

Tools and Technologies

• LLMs
• X
• GitHub
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Boolean searches
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Compensation

• USD 64,000 - 204,000 per year
• Pay may vary based on factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Total compensation may include other elements depending on the position offered
• Compensation may include cash and stock awards and benefits

Benefits

• Medical plans with options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, each with options and $0 paycheck contribution
• Company-paid 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 and 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 including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Additional Notes

• Tesla vehicles are described as becoming the world’s most advanced autonomous robots, and the organization emphasizes recruiting top talent to support that direction
• As a Technical Recruiter, you will partner with engineering teams to identify, attract, and evaluate candidates for Vehicle Software
• Vehicle Software hiring areas mentioned include product security and red teaming, UI development, firmware, and distributed systems
• Previous recruiting experience is a plus, and prior work experience or internships in a related field are also a plus

Location: Palo Alto, CA (onsite)