Sr. Product Manager, Data Center Hardware

Description:
Tesla’s industrial products team is working on new hardware for AI data centers and we are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead this effort from the ground up. This role requires someone who thrives in high-ambiguity, high-speed environments and can build and ship complex hardware products with limited precedent. You will define the product strategy, lead cross-functional development, and work closely with engineering leaders, sales, and operations to bring an innovative data center hardware solution to market quickly and at scale.

Responsibilities:
Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Tesla's data center hardware offering

Lead cross-functional product development from concept through design, qualification, launch, and field deployment

Develop and maintain product requirements informed by active stakeholder discovery, technical constraints, and market signals

Drive rapid iteration cycles and make data-driven product decisions in a fast-moving development environment

Build deep customer understanding by engaging directly with data center operators, hyperscalers, and colocation providers — translating their power density, cooling, and infrastructure requirements into product specs

Partner with hardware and software engineering teams to solve complex system-level technical challenges including power distribution, thermal management, and physical infrastructure

Define go-to-market approach and product positioning in collaboration with Sales and Commercial teams

Develop technical documentation, product specifications, and customer-facing materials

Manage product lifecycle from early-stage development through volume production and sustaining engineering

Represent the product in cross-functional forums and communicate clearly to executive stakeholders

Requirements:
5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical business development with recent direct exposure to data center hardware, power infrastructure, or a closely related domain

Working knowledge of data center systems including power distribution (UPS, PDU, busway), cooling technologies (air, liquid, immersion), and rack-level infrastructure

Familiarity with data center performance metrics and standards — including PUE, power density (kW/rack), and Uptime Institute tier classifications

Comfortable operating in environments with significant ambiguity and rapidly evolving requirements

Strong technical background — ability to engage deeply with hardware engineering teams and evaluate system-level design tradeoffs

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders across engineering, sales, and executive leadership

Strong customer discovery skills — ability to generate product insights from early-stage customer conversations

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience

High sense of urgency, ownership mentality, and genuine excitement for building at the frontier of energy and compute infrastructure

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 - $204,000/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.