Technical Program Manager, Tesla AI

Description:
As a Technical Program Manager on the Tesla AI team, you will drive cross-functional programs across data collection, data labeling, new vehicle programs, and AI operations. You will partner closely with engineering, operations, and global teams to define priorities, track execution, and remove blockers — ensuring Tesla's AI development pipeline runs efficiently and at scale. This role sits at the intersection of technical depth and operational excellence, and will have direct impact on Tesla's autonomous and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end program management for Tesla AI initiatives spanning data collection, annotation/labeling pipelines, and new vehicle programs
Define and maintain program roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics across multiple concurrent workstreams
Coordinate with data operations, engineering, and QA teams to ensure high-quality labeled datasets are delivered on schedule
Identify operational bottlenecks and drive process improvements to scale AI data pipelines and labeling workflows
Track program status, surface risks early, and drive resolutions across engineering and operations stakeholders
Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional alignment between Tesla's US and global teams
Generate clear, concise program status reports and executive summaries communicating progress, blockers, and next steps
Build and maintain tooling or scripts to automate program tracking, reporting, and workflow coordination
Support new vehicle program launches by coordinating AI readiness milestones across teams- Conduct or coordinate on-site reviews and operational assessments, including travel to global facilities

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of technical program management or operations management experience, preferably in AI, autonomous vehicles, or a high-growth technology environment
Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, data pipelines, and AI development workflows- Experience managing large-scale data collection or labeling operations is a strong plus
Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment with competing priorities
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a drive toward action
Passion for the future of transportation and AI technologies
Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is required
Ability to travel to China up to 20% of year including up to 2 weeks per quarter

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
$112,000 - $217,200/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.